Utah 11, also known as Alternate U.S. 89 or U.S. 89A, connects U.S. 89 in Kanab with U.S. 89A in Fredonia, Arizona. This short route is only about four miles long.
Perspective from Northbound Utah 11/U.S. 89A
The full size "Welcome to Utah" sign promoting the state's hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games is found as northbound Utah 11/Alternate U.S. 89 enter the Beehive State/Kane County and depart the Grand Canyon State/Coconino County. Photo taken 10/26/03.
Back in our first visit in 1991, Utah 11 was primarily signed as Alternate U.S. 89. Today, the route is cosigned as Utah 11 North to U.S. 89 along northbound and Utah 11 South to U.S. 89A along southbound. Photo taken 10/26/03.
Only three miles north of thet state line, Utah 11 prepares to end at its junction with U.S. 89 in downtown Kanab. North U.S. 89 continues to Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Panguitch, and Richfield. U.S. 89 south goes to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area/Lake Powell. Photo taken 10/24/03.
This END Utah 11 shield is posted at the intersection with U.S. 89 in downtown Kanab. Photo taken 10/26/03.
Perspective from Southbound Utah 11/U.S. 89A
The first southbound Utah 11 and U.S. 89A shields are posted on this green guide sign immediately after the traffic light located at the intersection between Utah 11 and U.S. 89 in Kanab. Photo taken 10/26/03.
Close-up of the green guide sign and the shields for Utah 11 and U.S. 89A. Photo taken 10/26/03.
This END Utah 11 shield is posted at Arizona-Utah State Line south of Kanab. Alternate U.S. 89 continues south toward Fredonia, Jacob Lake, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Photo taken 10/26/03.
Southbound travelers are greeted by this Arizona welcome sign upon crossing the state line after the END Utah 11 shield assembly. Alternate U.S. 89 continues south into the city of Fredonia. Photo taken 10/26/03.
