SAN JUAN COUNTY, Utah — Some highways in southeastern Utah were either partially or fully closed Sunday due to flash flooding.
Shortly before 3 p.m., the Utah Department of Transportation reported that both directions of U.S. Highway 191 were closed due to flooding and debris. The closure was located about 13 miles north of Monticello, near the highway's junction with State Route 211.
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Utah Highway Patrol later gave an update that U.S. 191 was back open, although drivers should expect some water and debris near milepost 89.
But UHP said S.R. 211 was fully closed (also due to flash flooding) at the intersection with U.S. 191. The closure is expected to remain in place through Monday morning, at least.
Photos of Highway 211 show major damage between mileposts 15-17, including large chunks of the road that have been completely washed away.
This article will be updated as the situation develops and as more information becomes available.
