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SALT LAKE CITY — A roadway restriction on I-80 was lifted Monday afternoon as a cold front brings high winds to Utah.
At 12:36 p.m. Utah Department of Transportation said that high-profile vehicles were prohibited from driving on I-80 in both directions in Tooele County between Wendover and Lake Point. The wind knocked over at least one semitruck, according to a tweet from the Utah Highway Patrol. Roadway restrictions were lifted around 1:50 p.m. for high-profile vehicles in from Wendover to Lake Point in Tooele County.
The National Weather Service Salt Lake City office issued a wind advisory Tuesday morning that is expected to last until 5 p.m. MDT. Drivers should expect strong crosswinds with gusts up to 63 mph on I-80 between Wendover and Grantsville, and I-84 between Snowville and Tremonton. Blowing dust could also cause low visibility conditions on I-80 and state Route 30, the advisory said.
Utah County could also see up to 60 mph gusts, the weather office said.
Wind gusts are peaking now in northern Utah County.
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) March 29, 2021
💨Gusts to 55 mph (isolated to 60 mph) will continue through early afternoon.
💨Strong crosswinds on east-west routes including Pioneer Crossing.
Use caution in these areas! #utwx
Outdoor objects should be secured and drivers should use caution in windy areas.
For traffic updates, visit udottraffic.utah.gov.
This story will be updated.
