Slick roads lead to multiple crashes along I-15 in Lehi

LEHI — Northbound Interstate 15 was seeing heavy delays Tuesday morning as state troopers responded to at least eight crashes near Thanksgiving Point.

Sgt. Cameron Roden with the Utah Highway Patrol said most of the crashes involved just one vehicle, and only a few minor injuries were reported.

Traffic cameras in the area showed multiple vehicles spun out across several lanes of I-15.

Traffic was at a standstill for two miles, backing up past Lehi Main Street, as troopers slowed and stopped vehicles throughout the morning.

.@UTHighwayPatrol is now on scene of this multi-vehicle crash on I-15 NB just after 2100 North in Lehi. 3-left lanes are blocked, traffic is getting by in 2-right lanes and backed up to Main Street. https://t.co/6LESPir7Rn

— KSL Traffic Updates (@KSLTraffic) February 27, 2024

KSL TV’s Karah Brackin is traveling through the area and will have live updates throughout the morning on KSL TV and streaming on the KSL+ app.

Last night’s cold front brought some snow to northern Utah, and some more showers are in play for Tuesday, according to KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson. Tuesday stays cold but the Wasatch Front pushes back toward the 60s by Friday, with a chance for rain and snow — and colder temperatures — this weekend.

It didn’t snow a ton overnight, but some crashes have occurred in Lehi. NB I-15 is backed up for 2 miles starting at 2100 north. pic.twitter.com/FlK8R6fyg8

— Matthew Johnson (@KSL_Matt) February 27, 2024

In Cottonwood Heights, police were blocking part of 2300 East at Fort Union Boulevard after a vehicle crashed into a power pole Tuesday morning.

A car crashed into an electric pole on 2300 East at Fort Union Blvd in Cottonwood Heights. Multiple lanes are blocked, be prepared to be diverted. pic.twitter.com/Z1A1S0D5OL

— Heather Kelly (@KSLHeatherKelly) February 27, 2024

Eastbound I-80 was also seeing heavy traffic in Parleys Canyon due to a crash involving a semitruck. The crash was blocking two left lanes on snowy, slick roads heading toward Park City.

Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed for avalanche control work. Utah Department of Transportation crews reported Big Cottonwood Canyon had snow falling at upper elevations while roads were wet and slushy at lower elevations.

UDOT hopes to open Little Cottonwood Canyon by 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

#RoadUpdate👋 #SR190: Crews are out, current conditions:
Lower: wet/slush
Mid/upper: snow

📍Snowing above (MP 4), watch for slick spots this AM.

‼️Be prepared for all conditions to/from @BrightonResort @SolitudeMTN

🚧 #SR210 CLOSED: @SnowbirdAlerts @AltaAlerts @AltaCentral pic.twitter.com/KhXZLiaxwR

— UDOT Cottonwood Canyons (@UDOTcottonwoods) February 27, 2024