Avoid pushing snow onto state highways

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SHERIDAN, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is issuing a reminder that it is a violation of state law to place snow on state roadways. WYDOT has received many reports this month across northeast Wyoming of people pushing snow into the traffic lanes of state highways. State statute 35-10-401 (b) stipulates whoever, in any manner, wrongfully obstructs any public highway, or injures any bridge,...

WYDOT Chief Engineer Mark Gillett announces retirement; Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet Jan. 7

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WYDOT Chief Engineer Mark Gillett announces retirement CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – Chief Engineer Mark Gillett announced he is retiring from the Wyoming Department of Transportation this month after almost 45 years of public service. “It is a pleasure to congratulate Mark on his retirement,” said Wyoming Transportation Commission Chair Susan Holmes. “On behalf of the Transportation Commission, we thank Mark...

Sheridan area snowplow hit during plowing operations

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Sheridan, Wyo – A snowplow making its rounds on U.S. 14 west of Dayton was hit on Saturday.  The driver of a Honda CR-V lost control on a turn while heading east and hit an oncoming WYDOT snowplow. The plow truck was performing a shoulder cut on the westbound lane when the crash occurred. There were minor injuries to the driver and passenger of the Honda and no injuries to the driver of the snowplow....