Mudslide shuts down both directions of I-15 near Beaver
By Danielle MacKimm, KUTV · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read
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A mudslide has forced the closure of Interstate 15 in both directions near Beaver. The Utah Department of Transportation reported the highway shutdown occurred Sunday afternoon.
Key takeaways
Interstate 15 is closed in both directions near Beaver between mileposts 109 and 112.
The closure follows a mudslide that surged across the roadway on Sunday afternoon.
An evacuation order was issued for the Grove neighborhood due to flash flood emergency conditions.
Drivers are advised to use State Route 20 as an alternate route.
Interstate 15 has been shut down in both directions near Beaver following a mudslide on Sunday, July 19. The Utah Department of Transportation stated the highway closure occurred between mileposts 109 and 112 shortly before 5 p.m.
The slide surged across the roadway, prompting traffic officials to advise drivers to avoid the area if possible. State Route 20 has been suggested as an alternate route for travelers.
As of 5:15 p.m., there was no estimated time provided for when the highway would reopen.
The closure is occurring during a flash flood emergency caused by a debris flow from the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver. An evacuation order was issued for the Grove neighborhood due to the threat.
