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Zion National Park highway set to reopen after rockfall

By Fox 13 · October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
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A major roadway through Zion National Park is set to fully reopen more than a week after access was severely restricted following a large rockfall. The National Park Service said the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway will reopen Friday, allowing visitors to resume travel through the park's eastern areas.

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