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Utah road plan would blast canyon cliffs; lawsuit says 47 historic sites at risk

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What happened

Conservation organizations have launched a federal lawsuit against a proposed road paving initiative in Utah, citing risks to invaluable historic inscriptions and Native American rock art.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:42:11 UTC.

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