BEAVER, Utah — Brutal driving conditions during a rare April storm caused multiple accidents Monday, leading to a lengthy closure of Interstate 15 near Beaver.
Around 3:30 p.m., the Utah Department of Transportation said northbound lanes of I-15 were closed at mile marker 112, a few miles north of Beaver.
UDOT traffic cameras showed vehicles at a standstill, with many drivers getting out and talking with other stranded motorists in the snowy conditions.
One lane of the highway appeared to reopen at around 4:45 p.m. and traffic resumed in a single lane. However, traffic looked to have been shut down once again a few minutes later.
By 6 p.m., the freeway was fully back open.
Drivers are being told to expect heavy delays as the storm continues to pound the entire state. UDOT shared the map below showing where travel will be impacted in Utah through Tuesday evening.
