Summary
Planning a trip to Arches or Canyonlands next summer? You might want to rethink your route. A major movie production is closing the main highway to the parks for a period, so expect detours and longer travel times.
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Last discussed Oct 28, 2025.
Impact analysis
The production has generated over $1 million in local lodging spend and millions in total economic activity.
Local businesses, hotels, and restaurants.
Commuters and downtown businesses affected by the temporary street closure.
Mentions & discussions (7)
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Large tree falls across parkway in Moab, forcing closures from 400 East to Rotary Park KUTV
Babylon Fire closure now covers entire Monticello Ranger District, all federal lands south of Highway 211
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Babylon Fire grows to 38,000 acres near Blanding; Needles District and forest lands closed
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Grand View Point closes weekdays July 27–Oct. 1; weekends stay open
If Grand View Point is on your summer Canyonlands list, plan a weekend: the park's best-known overlook closes to all visitors on weekdays July 27 through Oct. 1 for a new parking area. The rest of Island in the Sky stays open.
Regular City Council — October 28, 2025
The city is replacing the 300 South bridge to prevent flooding and improve safety. It's a major project that will likely close the road for about a year.
Major film shoot to close Moab highway to Arches, Canyonlands
Major film shoot to close Moab highway to Arches, Canyonlands KPCW
Regular City Council — July 22, 2025
Main Street will be closed from 100 North to 100 South on Wednesday, July 30, for a film production. Traffic will be detoured to 500 West and Cane Creek.
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