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Major Rockslide and Road Collapse in Big Cottonwood Canyon

Source: Salt Lake City / County Police, Fire and UHP
Big Cottonwood Canyon, 4010-4120 Big Cottonwood Cyn Rd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121, USA
Summary: A significant rockslide and mudslide occurred in Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah, resulting in the collapse of a large section of road near the S-curves and blocking downward traffic. Emergency services, including fire, rescue, and public works, were dispatched to the scene. The incident prompted concerns about further crashes due to the blind turn, and there were discussions about closing the canyon for safety. No injuries or vehicles were reported involved, but the road remained blocked by debris and large rocks, requiring heavy equipment and coordination between agencies for traffic control and cleanup.
  1. Ongoing Traffic Control and Cleanup
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  2. Consideration of Canyon Closure
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  3. Incident Update and Resource Cancellation
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  4. Request for Additional Resources and Equipment
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  5. Situation Assessment and Road Blockage
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  6. Initial Dispatch for Rockslide
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