WYDOT ADVISORY ON NORTH PLATTE USAGE UNDERNEATH INTERSTATE 25 CONSTRUCTION AREA

CASPER - On Thursday, July 18, crews with Ames Construction will begin removing the existing southbound Interstate 25 bridge over the North Platte River in Casper. This process includes the removal of the concrete decking and underlying steel girders, which cross the river. Though Ames and WYDOT will take measures to prevent debris from falling into the river during this demolition, it’s advisable...

Chip sealing scheduled on U.S. 14/16/20 project east of Cody

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Chip sealing of a $9.2 million pavement improvement and fence replacement project on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 is scheduled this coming week east of Cody. "The contractor is currently doing smoothness testing and grinding and has started fog sealing shoulders on this project. It is my understanding that we are looking at starting to chip seal Tuesday or Wednesday at a rate of about three miles a day,"...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet July 18

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, July 18 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom only. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the business meeting virtually, or to view the meeting materials, visit the Transportation Commission webpage and click on the corresponding...

WYDOT reminds drivers of new penalties for weight based road closures

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind motorists of the new penalties for violating highway closures to light and high profile vehicles that went into effect July 1. The “Light and high profile vehicle closures bill” (SF0113) passed in the 2024 legislative session. The bill language notes that, “any person who willfully fails to observe any sign, marker, warning,...

Seasonal paving operations to begin in Carbon County

RAWLINS, Wyo. — Maintenance crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin seasonal paving operations in Carbon County Wednesday, July 17, weather permitting. Work will begin on US Highway 30 at mile marker 290 near Rock River. Crews will then move to Hanna on US30 at mile marker 242 to 242.75. Other locations in Carbon County maintenance crews plan to pave this year include: • US 30...