Crews Work to Clear Debris After Mudslide in Utah's Little Cottonwood Canyon

A large mudslide rolled across State Route 210 in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon on Tuesday, May 2, prompting the closure of the roadway.

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) said the mudslide was approximately four feet deep and 100 feet wide and contained large woody debris.

Footage by the UDOT shows crew members removing debris from the roadway.

On Wednesday, the cleared road was still closed as the UDOT continued to assess hazards in the area. Credit: UDOT Cottonwood Canyons via Storyful

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