A Utah Highway Patrol vehicle in Salt Lake City is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. (Steve Griffin, Deseret News)
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SALT LAKE CITY — A crash is causing major delays on I-84 in Weber Canyon, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
The crash took place Tuesday afternoon near the mouth of Weber Canyon in South Weber, according to UHP Sgt. Cameron Roden. At least one person involved in the crash suffered critical injuries, though it did not appear to be a fatal crash, Roden said.
The crash was blocking both directions of the freeway, but as of 5 p.m. only a right lane on the westbound side of I-84 remained closed, according to the Utah Department of Transportation. The crash was expected to be cleared around 6 p.m. but has led to heavy congestion in westbound lanes, UDOT said.
UDOT is asking drivers to slow down when traveling on I-84, especially between Mountain Green and the mouth of Weber Canyon, where several crashes have occurred in the past few days, according to a statement from the agency. Inclement weather over the past week has left a fine film of ice on the roadway surface that is hard to see. The ice forms on areas of the road that are usually shaded, but drivers should be cautious and prepare to encounter ice at any moment on that stretch of I-84, UDOT said.
UDOT crews are treating the road regularly and are updating electronic signs in the area to warn drivers of potentially icy conditions.
“As winter conditions persist, motorists should leave plenty of time to reach their destination safely,” UDOT said in a news release. “On snow and ice, go slowly, no matter what type of vehicle you drive. Leave extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Brake early, brake slowly, brake correctly and never slam on the brakes.”
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