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State official discusses evolution of avalanche mitigation after two killed in 24 hours

After two deadly avalanches in just 24 hours, state officials are facing renewed questions about how to keep drivers safe along one of Utah’s most avalanche-prone roadways. At the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon Friday evening, roads were clear but busy as skiers and snowboarders headed up State Route 210 to enjoy fresh snow. Behind the scenes, transportation crews were working to ensure those trips remain as safe as possible. More than 10,000 vehicles travel through the Cottonwood Canyons each day. In Little Cottonwood Canyon alone, over half of SR-210 is threatened by avalanches. Fifty buildings and 76% of the roadway sit in potential slide paths, making avalanche mitigation a critical operation. FULL STORY: https://kutv.com/news/local/state-off... _______________ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on the latest news, and turn on the notifications to get alerted when the big stories break as we bring them to you live! For all the full stories seen here, go to kutv.com. Follow KUTV 2News on our other social media pages for more photos, videos and reports: Facebook: KUTV2News TikTok: @kutv2news X: @kutv2news Instagram: @kutv2news Threads: @kutv2news Bluesky: @kutv2news.bsky.social If you see something newsworthy happen, or you just witness something incredible, hilarious or adorable, you can send your videos, photos and news tips to kutv.com/chimein. We love sharing our favorites on kutv.com, our social media and our broadcasts! You can also submit tips by email or phone. Email: newsdesk@kutv2.com Call the Newsroom: 801.839.1234 _______________ KUTV is a Utah-based station and a CBS Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to nearly 200 television stations in 86 markets. Sinclair's television group reaches close to 40% of US television households and includes FOX, ABC, MyTV, CW, CBS, NBC, Univision and Azteca affiliates. #kutv #saltlakecity #news #utah