Beaver Canyon Road Collapse Crisis | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

State Route 153 in Beaver Canyon is completely shut down after flash floods and mudslides obliterated miles of road—making it one of Utah’s biggest reconstruction projects in years. Officials are using drones to map the devastation and plan a smarter, stronger rebuild with bigger culverts and flood defenses. Meanwhile, residents, cabin owners, and even Eagle Point Resort are stuck—with the resort closing for winter. A temporary single-lane access may open this fall for essential users, followed by full reconstruction, while power lines and a hydroelectric system also need repair. The goal?…