River causes damage, indefinite closure to SR-39 through Ogden Canyon
May 11, 2023, 2:25 PM | Updated: 2:31 pm
Ogden Valley residents’ biggest problem with flooding isn’t the Ogden River, it’s groundwater. (Ladd Egan, KSL TV via Twitter)
(Ladd Egan, KSL TV via Twitter)
OGDEN, Utah — A river flood advisory is in effect for the Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir as UDOT works to control portions of SR 39 that were washed away by the rushing water.
VIDEO: Crews work quickly to drop boulders into the road base of State Route 39 in Ogden Canyon.
The river undercut the road this morning. The HWY is only open one lane for local traffic only. @KSL5TV @kslnewsradio @KSLcom #Utah #utwx pic.twitter.com/akecuxnWeJ
— Ladd Egan (@laddegan) May 11, 2023
On Thursday afternoon, officials with the National Weather Service reported mild flooding in Ogden Canyon, and that the river was undercutting SR-39.
SR-39 through Ogden Canyon is closed from the mouth of the canyon to Pineview Reservoir. The high water in the river washed away a section of bank underneath the road. Our crews are on-site to evaluate damage and determine the extent of repairs needed. Stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/idqckXuiG8
— UDOT Region One (@UDOTRegionOne) May 11, 2023
SR-39 through Ogden is currently closed due to the river undercutting the roadway.
