HELPER, Carbon County — U.S. 6 is reopen in Carbon County after being closed and then partially closed by a rockslide Sunday afternoon.

The highway was closed in both directions in an area north of Helper, according to a Utah Department of Transportation social media post. By mid-afternoon, UDOT reported that the northbound lanes were open and that traffic would be alternating until further notice.

Damage created on US 6 after a rockslide on Sunday, Sept. 14. (Utah Highway Patrol)

It was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the slide.

UDOT indicated that there were heavy delays going both ways on U.S. 6, so drivers can use I-15 as an alternative route.

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