Wyoming
Shocking moment entire highway collapses after mudslide
A CATASTROPHIC mudslide caused a state highway to cave in completely.
The landslide occurred on Saturday morning at the State Highway 22 near Jackson, Wyoming.
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation warned drivers of the disaster.
“The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Teton Pass has catastrophically failed and a long-term closure is expected,” the National Weather Service office in Pocatello, Idaho said Saturday morning.
“No crews were hurt in the process, and no equipment was damaged. WYDOT is now reviewing a long-term solution and repairs.”
Construction crews had been working on creating a detour around the damaged area and removing asphalt from the road to reduce the weight on the unstable ground.
However, the landslide continued to shift, ultimately destroying the entire road.
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The landslide “breached the roadway with mud and debris, overwhelming the channeled drainage ditch and culvert,” the National Weather Service said.
“Crews are working on clearing the mud and debris this morning.”
“Everybody is mobilizing,” Teton County Commission Chairman Luther Propst said, per Wyofile.
“The county is considering camping options at the fairgrounds for Idaho commuters who work in Jackson Hole.
The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is also exploring camping possibilities, and St. John’s Health will certainly need to adapt quickly.
“The buzz is it will be closed for several weeks or months.”
State Highway 22 connects the Jackson Resort region with communities around Victor, Idaho.
Wyoming State Highway 22 had endured two days of mudslides and landslides.
On Thursday, the area was temporarily closed after a landslide at milepost 12.8 caused eight-inch cracks in the road.
The buzz is it will be closed for several weeks or months
Teton County Commission Chairman Luther Props
The road was already closed due to a previous mudslide, so no vehicles or construction crews were present during the landslide.
Photos show the landslide took out both travel lanes at its widest point.
Officials have not provided a timeline for reopening the highway.
The closure has extended the usual 35-minute trip through Teton Pass to at least 1 hour and 35 minutes.
The longer commute is particularly challenging for Teton Valley residents who work in Jackson, where high home prices and living costs have led many to live outside the area.
The U.S. has reached out to Jackson police for comment.
Gaining the knowledge to become an outdoorsy type of person isn’t easy. It takes time, dedication, and the desire to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. Sure, if you grew up in the outdoors, but it’s been a while since you’ve actually been out hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping, you may be a little rusty, but you have a leg up on those who haven’t.
If you’re in Wyoming, there’s a good chance that taking advantage of the incredible outdoor activities we have available has crossed your mind, but where to start is the big question. Asking others for help is one way, but there’s sometimes an element of intimidation or embarrassment involved.
If you’re a woman looking for that help and want to avoid the intimidation, you should really check out the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Becoming an Outdoor Woman (BOW) workshops this summer. It’s held at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois, and everything you need to learn about the outdoors is provided, including food and lodging.
The registration deadline is March 31, meaning you have just a couple of weeks to apply for one or all of the offered workshops.
There are multiple options available depending on your level of outdoor knowledge.
Basic BOW Workshop: Introductory level camp teaching outdoor survival, basic fly fishing, backpacking, how to shoot, outdoor photography, and more. There will be two of these workshops, June 5-7 and August 7-9. $150
Fly Fishing Beyond BOW Workshop: The focus here is on fly fishing. Learn the basics and then put them to use. This workshop runs July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Backpacking Beyond BOW: This workshop is all about backpacking, hiking, cooking on the trail, adjusting to the trail, and preparing for the trip. You’ll learn how to properly pack your bag, set up camp, and then head out on an overnight trip. July 30 – Aug 2. $150
Become a BOW Instructor: Here’s where you put your years of experience to work by sharing your skills and knowledge with others, helping them learn the tricks and tips of the outdoors.
Not only will these workshops help get you started on a life in the outdoors, but you’re likely going to gain some street cred with your family when you can teach them the skills they’ll need to get out and celebrate a Wyoming lifestyle.
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