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Utah Highway Washed Out by Flood | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s scenic Route 153 is closed indefinitely after catastrophic flooding washed out half the road, with sections buried under mud and boulders—damage worsened by the Cottonwood Fire. The 40-mile stretch, vital for connecting Beaver to U.S. 89, is now deemed unsafe even for gravel paths. Security footage and aerial views show the devastation, while forecast storms raise fears of more flooding. Officials prioritize protecting I-15 and Beaver’s Main Street as evacuation routes, and Beaver County has declared a state of emergency as state and federal resources mobilize to deliver water and aid…
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