Transportation Commission awards nearly $79.79 million in contracts in February

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $79.79 million in contracts for 10 Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its February 16 regular business meeting. The commission awarded an almost $57.67 million bid to Minnesota-based Ames Construction, Inc. for a group of projects involving bridge replacements, concrete surfacing, grading, traffic control,...

Massive drifts cause extended closure of I-80

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Despite long hours and hard work by Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow operator crews, massive drifting along Interstate 80 has prompted the closure to extend through tomorrow, Feb. 24. After working through the night, crews will reevaluate conditions in the morning to determine an updated estimated reopening time based on current conditions and forecasted weather, especially...

Work will begin on Uinta Drive in Green River

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Casper Electric, will be working along Uinta Drive starting this Monday, Feb. 27, as part of a signal and intersection upgrade project.  On Monday, crews plan to begin work on removing various sections of sidewalk near the intersections along Uinta Drive, tentatively and weather permitting. Motorists are urged to be aware of various...

Winter storm brings major impacts; WYDOT issues reminders to motorists

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – As a major winter storm brings major travel impacts to the state, the Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to issue some reminders to residents and travelers.    Strong winds and snow are causing closures in every WYDOT district. Before the snow started to fall, wind wreaked havoc on the highways, causing closures and delays through the recent holiday weekend. WYDOT urges motorists...

Teton Pass extended closure

Jackson, Wyo.  Teton Pass, WYO 22 from the Idaho State Line to Jackson is closed in both due to winter conditions and crashes.   Wyoming Department of Transportation avalanche crews have completed their avalanche control mission, but conditions have deteriorated. Due to hazardous winter conditions and visibility issues,  the pass will remain closed.   As of Feb 21, at 6 a.m., the estimated open time...