Work to repair SR 12 in Bryce Canyon in full swing

Work to repair SR 12 in Bryce Canyon in full swing

(Utah Department of Transportation)


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BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK — The Utah Department of Transportation reports stabilization efforts are in full swing at the site of a landslide that claimed a portion of state Route 12 between Bryce Canyon and Tropic.

However, officials say it will take weeks before crews restore travel lanes in each direction.

According to park officials, the highway shoulder and southern slope began to sag on Feb. 13. Within six days, the area had completely fallen away, resulting in the closure of the eastbound lane between mileposts 14 and 15. Travel is restricted to a single lane managed by traffic lights.

Officials continue to monitor the slide area 24 hours a day and have not seen any additional movement. A contractor has installed more than 80 soil nails and has also drilled to locate bedrock. Geotechnical exploration will continue while earthwork is ongoing.

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