Wyoming Department of Transportation announces exciting hiring bonus for all permanent positions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is thrilled to announce a new and enticing hiring initiative to attract top talent to join our dynamic team. WYDOT is offering a generous signing bonus of $2,000 for all permanent positions within the agency. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing our recruitment efforts and ensuring that we continue to provide exceptional service to the...

WYDOT reminds drivers about plow safety after three plow strikes in less than one week

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CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists to use caution when driving around snowplows this winter season. “We have already seen three snowplows hit in four days, a concerning trend as the winter season is just getting started,” said Tim Morton, maintenance engineer for District 1, which covers southeast Wyoming. The plow strikes all took place in District...

WYDOT to close US 14A for the winter season

Sheridan, Wyo – The popular scenic byway over the Bighorn Mountains will be closing on Friday, December 1, at noon. The Wyoming Department of Transportation seasonally closes U.S. 14A - a 22-mile stretch of scenic mountain road over the Bighorns in north-central Wyoming at the end of the fall hunting season. WYDOT closes U.S.14A seasonally as a safety precaution rather than as a reaction to storms....

Winter closure of US 14A scheduled for noon, Friday, Dec. 1

The annual fall closure of U.S. Highway 14A will occur at noon, Friday, Dec. 1, between Burgess Junction and Lovell. "U.S. 14A may close earlier than noon Friday, but the weather forecast is calling for favorable weather through the end of the week, " said Wyoming Department of Transportation area maintenance supervisor Brian Pittman of Basin. The annual winter closure of U.S. 14A , west of Burgess...

Moving snow? Please don't pile it near traffic signals or near roadways

People moving snow in parking lots and on streets are reminded to avoid piling snow near traffic signals on street corners or in parking lots. "Please don't pile snow near traffic signals. Fixing traffic signals and signal control boxes are costly repairs, paid for by the snow removal contractor or landowner," said Wyoming Department of Transportation Traffic Engineer Jack Hoffman of Basin.  With Thanksgiving's...