Parleys Canyon traffic halted because of grass, vehicle fire

UPDATED: Roads reopened around 2 p.m., according to Utah Highway Patrol.

Eastbound I-80 is now open to one lane.

— Utah Highway Patrol (@UTHighwayPatrol) September 6, 2022

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SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Eastbound traffic on Interstate 80 in Parleys Canyon has shut down after a spreading fire Tuesday morning.

According to Utah Highway Patrol, crews expect eastbound I-80 to be closed for 2 hours and ask drivers to use an alternate route.

Officials have not provided a cause of the fire or any injuries.

This story will be updated with more information when provided.