Post-windstorm commute projected to be clear — for now
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Crews have cleared wrecked trucks and other major debris littered over northern Utah's roadways by Thursday's windstorm.

No road closures or restrictions were in effect as of 4:15 p.m., said Utah Highway Patrol Cpl. Todd Johnson. However, transportation remain wary of a second wind surge predicted after nightfall.

"If it gets above 65 mph again, we may have to [activate] restrictions again," said Nile Easton, spokesman for the Utah Department of Transportation.

While no abnormal levels of congestion were reported Thursday afternoon, Easton warned drivers to watch for debris in the 45 mph winds, particularly between Bountiful and Ogden.

"That's been the trouble area all morning," Easton said.

All FrontRunner trains are operating on schedule, but none will stop at the Farmington station until Monday, when crews expect to complete repairs, said Utah Transit Authority spokesman Chad Saley. Commuters who parked at Farmington on Thursday morning may get off at Layton, where a shuttle bus will drive them to their cars.

 
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