WYDOT awarded federal grant for smarter work zones

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the Wyoming Department of Transportation was awarded a $1.5 million Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant. The competitive discretionary grant will be used to create smarter work zones through connected vehicle programs. Through the Situation Data Exchange, WYDOT will be able to communicate directly...

Night work, lane closures expected for Thursday evening, lane shifts to take place Friday

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, will be installing the signal mast arms for the new traffic signal at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway 22 and Wyoming State Highway 390 this Thursday evening, March 21, weather permitting.  In addition, traffic will see lane shifts Friday, March 22, with traffic lanes shifting to the wildlife bridge...

WYDOT announces upgrades to 511 website, web cameras

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is upgrading the agency’s 511 travel information website, www.wyoroad.info, to provide more reliable and secure services to the public. WYDOT’s website saw 2.2 billion hits in 2022, and that much traffic can impact WYDOT’s servers. Recent improvements implemented by the agency’s Intelligent Transportation Systems team mean a more dependable...

Crews will moving temporary signal on WYO 390

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The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, will be relocating the signal for southbound Wyoming State Highway 390 traffic closer to the intersection at Wyoming State Highway 22 tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The temporary signal was initially placed further up the road on WYO 390 to accommodate the construction of the new signal poles and mast....

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet March 20 and 21

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, March 20 for reports and an education session beginning at 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 21 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at 50 Orin Way, WYDOT Offices, Douglas. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join...