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A portion of State Route 29 in Emery County has collapsed due to flooding, forcing an extended road closure near Joes Valley Reservoir. Officials with the Emery County Sheriff's Office said approximately 100 feet of the eastbound lane washed away in Straight Canyon.
Officials say 100 feet of the eastbound lane of SR-29 is gone after flooding caused a collapse on Friday. It will be closed by midnight for emergency repairs. Utah Department of Transportation officials advised it will be closed for "a minimum of one week for repairs."
EMERY COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A portion of SR-29 is facing an emergency closure after floodwater caused the road to collapse. According to the Emery County Sheriff's Office, the road collapsed due to flooding and about 100 feet of the eastbound lane is completely gone.
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EMERY COUNTY — A portion of state Route 29 through Straight Canyon will close for at least one week after recent flooding caused a significant section of the roadway to collapse. According to updated information, approximately 100 feet of the eastbound lane has been washed away, leaving the roadway severely damaged.