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  • US-89-- TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews are currently milling on the east side of US-89 from W 6850 S to 700 S. Crews are currently installing storm drain systems from W Center St to 300 N. Concrete flat work including the installation of curb and gutter is occurring between 900 E to 700 S. Repairing soft spots and potholes from 500 N to 750 N. TRAFFIC ALERT: Northbound US-89 at the SR-126 and US-89 intersection in South Willard will close to through traffic from Monday, May 19, through summer 2025. Drivers should follow the posted detour. -- UDOT will construct improvements along US-89 from the US-89/SR-126 intersection to just south of Hargis Hill Road in Willard. These improvements will replace subgrade material (e.g., compacted gravel) and pavement which has reached its operational expectancy and become unstable. Additionally, much of the existing drainage along this section of US-89 will be upgraded to avoid pooling and roadway storm runoff (i.e., sheet flow) during stormy weather. This will extend the lifetime of the road, while creating a safer, more comfortable road for drivers.CAUTION
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hike · National Park Service

Capitol Gorge

NPS Capitol Reef gorge hike context for visitors making Capitol Reef the eastern edge of an Escalante day trip.

NPS Capitol Reef gorge hike context for visitors making Capitol Reef the eastern edge of an Escalante day trip.

Safety notes

Use NPS Capitol Reef and weather sources before entering gorge or wash terrain.

Escalante.town does not mirror current route, wash, or road status.

How we verified this: Chase verified this on May 9, 2026 in person. The owner has not paid for this listing — nothing here is sponsored.

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