The Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway (UT 9), which connects Southern Utah’s Zion National Park with roadways and 
communities to the east (i.e., Kanab, Panguitch, etc.), and west (Springdale, Mesquite (Nevada), etc.) will be completely shut down from 6 pm Tuesday 9/26 until 6 am Wednesday 9/27, then again at 6 pm on Wednesday 9/27 until 6 am Thursday 9/28. Work crews will be blasting out a cliff face near the historic tunnel that is threatening to fall onto the roadway.
Work in other areas will continue during the daytime, and traffic delays of up to 30 minutes should be expected. The National Park Service is also taking the opportunity to make some improvements such as a sidewalk to the popular Canyon Overlook Trail and minor road widening so that a safety median can be installed for traffic rangers. Estimated completion date of the various projects is mid-December.
The 5,613 foot tunnel, dedicated in 1930, is considered one of the greatest engineering feats of all time, as are the 3.6 miles of switchbacks leading up to it from the canyon floor. In the winter of 2005, a house sized boulder fell onto the road, closing it for almost a week.
Just to be clear, folks, this closure is happening at NIGHT to minimize inconvenience to you, and is being done for your safety. Local authorities appreciate your patience. Please plan your visits accordingly.
L8R! 
Alley Kaye
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