‘Police incident’ prompts traffic closures on I-15 near Draper

DRAPER — A “police incident” is inflicting traffic impacts for individuals heading south on I-15 near Draper and Riverton.

Authorities didn’t present actual details about the incident, apart from that it entails officers in Riverton, however that “Draper police officers are on scene as it occurred within Draper’s jurisdiction,” in line with metropolis officers in Draper.

Southbound traffic was closed near Bangerter Highway because of the incident, and the closure is predicted to be in place for a while as authorities are on scene, Draper officers posted on social media Tuesday afternoon.

Drivers heading south are being diverted off the freeway on the Bangerter Highway exit, however ought to be capable of get again on I-15 at 14600 South, Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden mentioned.

“There will be either a full closure or partial closure for the next several hours,” Roden mentioned.

Drivers are being requested to keep away from the realm if potential in the interim and discover another route.

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