News700's video: this is groundbreaking video

Take a look at this aerial video as ADOT crews arrived on the scene of the damaged stretch of US 89 south of Page this afternoon. It appears at about the 7 second mark, and to give some perspective, that white dot on the roadway is an ADOT vehicle! Here's the latest update from our Public Information Office: The cause of the highway damage may have been a geologic event. ADOT's current activities include conducting a geotechnical analysis to assess what occurred. This analysis will determine the scope of highway repairs to be made. ADOT will utilize emergency contract procedures to restore the highway once a determination is made. For the foreseeable future, the section of US 89 will remain closed in both directions between US 89A, which takes motorists west toward Jacob Lake, and the US 89 junction with State Route 98 in Page. Motorists will use an alternate route to and from Page while this section of US 89. That alternate route detours motorists on US 160 to SR 98, which is about 45 miles longer than the direct route. ADOT funds will be used to cover the repair costs. At a future date, ADOT will seek reimbursement for the repair costs through the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Repair Program. The reimbursement process does not hinder action to repair the highway.