Wyoming's Mountain Pass roadway will be blocked permanently after a large portion of it fell in a "catastrophic" landslide on Sunday (June 8), officials said.

Photos and videos show the Teton Pass road, a major commuting route between eastern Idaho villages and the famous tourist destination of Jackson, Wyoming, with a huge stretch of pavement missing as a result of the collapse. After the incident happened, the road was closed.

The failing stretch was first closed on Thursday due to a dangerous driving situation caused by a crack and a dip in the road. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) posted on social media that evening after a team temporarily fixed the area and allowed traffic to move forward.

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However, hours later, a mudslide a few kilometers away caused the route to be blocked again. On Facebook on Saturday, the transportation agency announced that the road had "catastrophically failed" at milepost 12.8.

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"WYDOT crews, along with contract crews from Evans Construction, were working in the area to construct a detour around the damage, but the landslide continued to move, taking out the whole road," said the agency.

"No crews were hurt in the process, and no equipment was damaged. WYDOT is now reviewing a long-term solution and repairs, and more information on planning efforts will be available soon," the department added.

According to the government, the mudslide that occurred at milepost 15 "breached the roadway with mud and debris, overwhelming the channeled drainage ditch and culvert."

To facilitate the state's access to additional funding from the Federal Highway Administration to start repair work, Governor Mark Gordon's office signed an executive order declaring an emergency.

According to a Facebook statement, Gordon met with representatives from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and WYDOT to plan a response to the "catastrophic landslide."

"I am grateful for the efforts of WYDOT staff to protect public safety during this developing situation, and am thankful no one was injured during this incident," Gordon stated.

Geologists and engineers would be on hand to conduct assessments and "develop a long-term solution to rebuild this critical roadway," he further added.

The&nbsp;governor&nbsp;also said that&nbsp;there&nbsp;was&nbsp;no&nbsp;expected&nbsp;date&nbsp;for&nbsp;when&nbsp;the&nbsp;route&nbsp;will&nbsp;reopen. &nbsp;

Wyoming's Mountain Pass roadway will be blocked permanently after a large portion of it fell in a "catastrophic" landslide on Sunday (June 8), officials said. Photos and videos show the Teton Pass road, a major commuting route between eastern Idaho villages and the famous tourist destination of Jackson, Wyoming, with a huge stretch of pavement missing as a result of the collapse.

Wyoming's Mountain Pass roadway will be blocked permanently after a large portion of it fell in a "catastrophic" landslide on Sunday (June 8), officials said. Photos and videos show the Teton Pass road, a major commuting route between eastern Idaho villages and the famous tourist destination of Jackson, Wyoming, with a huge stretch of pavement missing as a result of the collapse. After the incident happened, the road was closed. The failing stretch was first closed on Thursday due to a dangerous driving situation caused by a crack and a dip in the road. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) posted on social media that evening after a team temporarily fixed the area and allowed traffic to move forward. × However, hours later, a mudslide a few kilometers away caused the route to be blocked again. On Facebook on Saturday, the transportation agency announced that the road had "catastrophically failed" at milepost 12.8. Also read: Man's 'forceful' sneeze explodes colon out of body while on breakfast table "WYDOT crews, along with contract crews from Evans Construction, were working in the area to construct a detour around the damage, but the landslide continued to move, taking out the whole road," said the agency. "No crews were hurt in the process, and no equipment was damaged. WYDOT is now reviewing a long-term solution and repairs, and more information on planning efforts will be available soon," the department added. According to the government, the mudslide that occurred at milepost 15 "breached the roadway with mud and debris, overwhelming the channeled drainage ditch and culvert." To facilitate the state's access to additional funding from the Federal Highway Administration to start repair work, Governor Mark Gordon's office signed an executive order declaring an emergency. According to a Facebook statement, Gordon met with representatives from the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security and WYDOT to plan a response to the "catastrophic landslide." "I am grateful for the efforts of WYDOT staff to protect public safety during this developing situation, and am thankful no one was injured during this incident," Gordon stated. Geologists and engineers would be on hand to conduct assessments and "develop a long-term solution to rebuild this critical roadway," he further added. The governor also said that there was no expected date for when the route will reopen.

US: Catastrophic landslide indefinitely closes Wyoming's Teton Pass road

Traffic restrictions have been issued on Baramulla to Udhampur national highway in order to facilitate unhindered movement of security forces' convoys to eliminate Pulwama like fidayeen terror attacks during the ongoing polls.&nbsp;

As per the notification, the highway would be out of bounds for the civilian traffic on Sundays and Wednesdays till May 31.

The ban on civilian traffic would be effective from Baramulla to Udhampur through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal and Ramban, a PTI report said quoting the government notification.

The ban would be in force on the two days from 4 am to 5 pm, it added.

In case of any emergency requiring passage of the civilian vehicle, the police and administrative officials would take appropriate decisions in line with the provisions of movement of civilian traffic during curfews, the notification added.

During his visit to Kashmir after February 14 terror attack on CRPF convoys, Unione Home Minister Rajnath Singh had announced restrictions on civilian traffic during the movement of the paramilitary forces.

Traffic restrictions have been issued on Baramulla to Udhampur national highway in order to facilitate unhindered movement of security forces' convoys to eliminate Pulwama like fidayeen terror attacks during the ongoing polls.

Traffic restrictions have been issued on Baramulla to Udhampur national highway in order to facilitate unhindered movement of security forces' convoys to eliminate Pulwama like fidayeen terror attacks during the ongoing polls. As per the notification, the highway would be out of bounds for the civilian traffic on Sundays and Wednesdays till May 31. The ban on civilian traffic would be effective from Baramulla to Udhampur through Srinagar, Qazigund, Jawahar-Tunnel, Banihal and Ramban, a PTI report said quoting the government notification. The ban would be in force on the two days from 4 am to 5 pm, it added. In case of any emergency requiring passage of the civilian vehicle, the police and administrative officials would take appropriate decisions in line with the provisions of movement of civilian traffic during curfews, the notification added. During his visit to Kashmir after February 14 terror attack on CRPF convoys, Unione Home Minister Rajnath Singh had announced restrictions on civilian traffic during the movement of the paramilitary forces.

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US: Catastrophic landslide indefinitely closes Wyoming's Teton Pass road

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