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Major Crash Closes Northbound SR-131 in Bluffdale on Wednesday Morning

By Utah News Staff · October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
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Major Crash Closes Northbound SR-131 in Bluffdale on Wednesday Morning
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A major crash closed northbound SR-131 at Harmon Day Drive in Bluffdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. No information regarding injuries or the specific vehicles involved has been released.

Key takeaways

  • A major crash occurred on Wednesday morning near milepost 2.2 on northbound SR-131 in Bluffdale.
  • The Utah Department of Transportation reported the incident at approximately 7:23 a.m. on Oct. 14.
  • No details have been released concerning injuries or the number of vehicles involved.

A major crash closed northbound SR-131 at Harmon Day Drive in Bluffdale on Wednesday morning, according to the Utah Department of Transportation.

UDOT reported the incident at approximately 7:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, and classified the crash as major. The incident occurred near milepost 2.2.

Specific details regarding the number of vehicles involved in the crash have not been released.

Additionally, officials have not provided information regarding potential injuries or a timeline for when the northbound lanes are expected to reopen.

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