I-80 Reopened After High Winds Topple 4 Semi-Trucks
May 19, 2020, 6:19 PM | Updated: 8:07 pm
Two of three semi-trucks that were blown over by high winds on I-80 on Tuesday. (Utah Highway Patrol)
(Utah Highway Patrol)
TOOELE, Utah – Interstate 80 has been closed in both directions between Tooele and the Utah-Nevada state line due to high winds, according to officials with the Utah Highway Patrol.
Troopers said four semi-trucks were blown over by winds and one driver was injured.
Officials with the Utah Department of Transportation confirmed the closure Tuesday just after 6 p.m.
High winds were expected in the area for the next few hours, according to UHP officials. They estimated I-80 would remain closed until 9 p.m. but UDOT said the freeway was reopened just after 8 p.m.
Road Weather Alert: Interstate 80 is now OPEN to all vehicles between Wendover (MP 1) and Tooele (MP 99). Check the UDOT Traffic App, https://t.co/hqXHdn3KO9, or @waze for updates. @UDOTRegionTwo
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) May 20, 2020
