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Utah’s Alpine Loop and Mirror Lake Highway reopened ahead of the holiday weekend, opening access to popular high-elevation destinations.
The openings signal the unofficial start of summer for Utah residents and visitors seeking outdoor recreation.
Drivers should anticipate changing conditions and possible delays in higher elevations over Memorial Day weekend.
Real-time updates on road conditions and construction are available via the UDOT traffic app.
Other seasonal roads opened across Utah include Route 39, 65, 190, 224, 35, 153, and 148.
UDOT cautioned travelers to check with appropriate agencies for non-state-maintained routes such as Nebo Loop and Pine Canyon.

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Utah could see up to 90-minute delays on certain routes during Memorial Day weekend due to ongoing work and holiday traffic.
The biggest delays are expected in Spanish Fork Canyon near a work zone set to protect the safety of the area.
AAA projects about 45 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from Thursday through Monday.
Gas prices in Utah average around $4.69 per gallon, the highest for Memorial Day travel in four years.
Salt Lake City International Airport expects about 28,000 passengers on Friday for the busy weekend.
UDOT and AAA advise travelers to check travel advisories and plan for potential delays on peak travel days.
Contributing reporters include Brian Carlson and Simone Seikaly with KSL coverage on the Memorial Day weekend travel impact.
The report notes higher demand for travel is not deterred by increased fuel costs.
UDOT will suspend some construction to help reduce travel issues during the holiday weekend.
Gas price variation shows some counties offering cheaper fuel and others more expensive within Utah.

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