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Rockslide inside Zion National Park closes scenic drive

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ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — No one was injured during a rockslide inside Zion National Park on Monday, but one of the park's most traveled roads has been closed.

The rockslide was reported around 3:20 p.m. in the area of Big Bend on the Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

It's not known how long the road will be closed to vehicles while crews clear the rockslide. Park officials said it will reopen "when deemed appropriate by the physical scientist."

The park service did say that guests at Zion Lodge can access it.

Fears grow over Utah wilderness protection, visitor experience following layoffs:

Fears grow over wilderness protection, visitor experience following layoffs

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