Zion National Park will reopen visitor access on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway on Friday, according to a report published October 9.
The reopening follows a closure caused by a large rockfall in late September that damaged the roadway and blocked travel.
A portion of the highway closed Sept. 30 after a large rock formation collapsed onto the road, according to a Zion National Park press release.
On Oct. 6, the park reopened 7.5 miles of road from the East Entrance to Great Arch Overlook for scenic driving and day-use activities while crews continued removing rock and debris.
On Thursday, the park announced that crews had made significant progress clearing debris and removing damaged asphalt. Gravel has been hauled in to temporarily repair the damaged section, with plans to repave the road in the near future.
Visitors are urged to drive cautiously through the project area and watch for vehicles and pedestrians.
The South Entrance, shuttle system, and Zion Canyon Scenic Drive continue to operate normally.
