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I-80 to close over weekend for elk relocation

Mar 17, 2023, 2:53 PM | Updated: 2:57 pm

A herd of elk cross I-80 near the mouth of Parleys Canyon on Feb. 1, 2023. (UDOT)...

A herd of elk cross I-80 near the mouth of Parleys Canyon on Feb. 1, 2023. (UDOT)

(UDOT)

SALT LAKE CITY — Interstate 80 will be closed for part of the weekend so Utah Highway Patrol troopers can relocate dozens of elk.

According to a Facebook post from UHP, these closures are expected to begin at 10 a.m. Sunday:

  • I-80 westbound at East Canyon
  • East Canyon westbound onramp
  • I-80 eastbound at approximately 2600 East at the split
  • Foothill northbound offramp
  • I-80 eastbound from I-215 East
  • Parleys Way southbound
  • Foothill southbound at Gas Station

Troopers said closure times will depend upon the herd and the movement.

More on the elk herds that have been roaming near Parleys Canyon here.

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I-80 to close over weekend for elk relocation