Winds cause truck to blow over, high profile vehicles prohibited on stretch of I-80

Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 01:44 PM MDT

Updated: Mar 29, 2021 / 01:44 PM MDT

TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) – High winds have caused high profile vehicles to be prohibited in Tooele County Monday afternoon.

The Utah Department of Transportation says high profile vehicles are prohibited on I-80 in both directions between Wendover and Lake Point.

Roadway Restriction
Both Directions I-80 between MP 0-99 (Wendover to Lake Point) Tooele Co.
High Profile Vehicles Prohibited due to high winds
For updates: https://t.co/jaVMw7vcLm
— UDOT Traffic (@UDOTTRAFFIC) March 29, 2021

Utah Highway Patrol reports one high profile vehicle, seen below, blew over because of the high winds.

“We have a high wind advisory in effect on I-80 through Tooele County. High profile vehicles like the one blown over minutes ago (shown below) should avoid transiting the area until the winds subside,” UHP says.