Kolob Canyon Road to close for 7-month construction project

ZION NATIONAL PARK — A seven-month project to repave the Kolob Canyon Road and add accessible parking, sidewalks and toilet facilities, is set to begin Tuesday, May 1.During the project, the entire road will be closed, denying access to the Taylor Creek Trail, the Timber Creek Overlook Trail, the Lee Pass Trailhead and other areas served via the road. The Kolob Canyon Visitor Center and the parking lot off I-15 will be closed as well.Construction engineers and park officials say the closur