Southbound I-215 reopens in Salt Lake City after crash damages power lines

Interstate 215 closed in Salt Lake City for several hours after a crash early Monday.

Interstate 215 closed in Salt Lake City for several hours after a crash early Monday. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News)


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SALT LAKE CITY — Interstate 215 closed in Salt Lake City for several hours after a crash early Monday.

The crash happened about 4 a.m. southbound near 2600 North. The Utah Highway Patrol said the crash damaged a utility pole, causing utility lines to hang close to southbound travel lanes.

The road closed for several hours while crews repaired the pole, and lanes reopened about 7:30 a.m.

During the closure, drivers were unable to access southbound I-215 from I-15, Redwood Road or Legacy Parkway.

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