Residents and travelers through Ogden faced a disruption this weekend, as Ogden Canyon was abruptly closed due to unforeseen infrastructure troubles. Officials worked to quickly address the first of a series of water leaks on Friday night, but the repair efforts led to the discovery of additional leaks. The Ogden City Government notified the public through a social media post, declaring a “hard closure” of the canyon beginning Saturday night, September 6th, at 9:00 p.m.
The closure, effective immediately, was meant to allow crews to safely work through the night to mend the damage. Despite completing the initial repair, "Crews working overnight in Ogden Canyon successfully repaired a water leak identified late Friday. However, during the process, a second leak was discovered," revealed the Ogden City Government post. Residents were advised to plan to significantly adjust their travel plans and use alternative routes such as Trappers Loop or North Ogden Divide.
The impact of the closure on local traffic and access to the canyon could be substantial, as the scenic route is normally busy with vehicles and outdoor enthusiasts. Updates on the progress of the repairs and the estimated time of reopening were promised to be dispensed as soon as they become available. In the interim, patience was requested from the public, as crews aimed to tackle the urgent infrastructure issue.
