Iconic US landmark shuts down tourist access for second time in a week

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHoover Dam has temporarily halted tourist access for the second time in less than a week due to an equipment issue. The current closure was triggered when a 150-ton cableway system carriage moved unexpectedly during routine maintenance, stressing its components. A contractor was scheduled to evaluate the equipment, and visitor access will not resume until the assessment is complete and the carriage is safely repositioned. Federal officials confirmed that the dam and powerplant continue to operate normally, assuring there is no risk to the facility itself. The cableway system is vital for transferring heavy equipment and materials across the Colorado River between the Nevada and Arizona sides of the power plant. In fullHoover Dam is shut down to visitors for the second time in a weekMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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