Downed powerline blocking road in in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Solitude Mountain Resort

Utah – The Utah Department of Transportation has closed both lanes of traffic on SR 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Solitude Mountain Resort after a downed powerline fell on the roadway.

According to the department, those who are planning on making a weekend retreat to resort country will have to adjust their plans.

Unified Police and Fire are both on the scene, turning cars around.

There is no timeline for reopening the roadway at the moment.