ST. GEORGE — A crash had closed Interstate 15 southbound in the Virgin River Gorge between St. George and Littlefield, Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Updated Sept. 13, 1:15 p.m.: All lanes reopened.
The injury crash, reportedly involving multiple trucks and vehicles, is near mile post 14 and was reported around 11:10 a.m. It is causing a backup in the gorge.
At 1:15 p.m., one lane was reopened allowing some traffic to move south, though the Gorge remains backed up. By 1:45 p.m., all lanes were reopened.
Motorists are directed to use alternate routes cross into Arizona from Utah, including Old Highway 91.
There is no estimated time on the highway reopening.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, by calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed,@ArizonaDOT.
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