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Part of State Route 162 floods between Aneth, Montezuma Creek

By KJZZ · November 4, 2026 · 1 min read
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Part of State Route 162 flooded between Aneth and Montezuma Creek. One lane remained open as the Navajo Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, and San Juan County Sheriff's Ofice monitored the area. Floodwaters eventually receeded enough for crews to safely reopen both lanes, but drivers were still asked to drive with caution as mud, debris, and emergency crews were present.

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