Winter closure of U.S. 14A scheduled for noon Dec. 2

The annual fall closure of U.S. 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell is scheduled to occur at noon Monday, Dec. 2. The closure is dependent upon favorable weather, and the closure could happen sooner if a winter storm hits the area. The annual winter closure of U.S. 14A, west of Burgess Junction, is at milepost 76.04 on the Lovell side of the Bighorn Mountains. The seasonal road closure at Burgess...

DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving over Thanksgiving holiday weekend

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. “The task force will be out looking for impaired drivers over the long Thanksgiving holiday, and no one should make the mistake of getting behind the wheel when they've been drinking," said Lt. Kevin Rieman of the Fremont County Sheriff's Office.   “Make plans to never...

WYO 130 through the Snowy Range closed for winter season

LARAMIE, Wyo. —Wyoming Highway 130 through the high country of the Snowy Range has officially closed for the season. Wyoming Department of Transportation crews in Laramie and Saratoga decided current road conditions warranted closing the section of WYO 130 for the season. Also known as the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, the 12-mile section of WYO 130 tops out at more than 10,800 ft. in elevation and closes...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet Nov. 20 and 21

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20 for department reports and an education session beginning at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 21 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join...

Summit Rest Area on I-80 by Laramie to temporarily close for repairs

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Summit Rest Area near mile marker 323 on I-80 east of Laramie will be closed on Monday, November 18, for repairs. The closure will begin Monday morning and is anticipated to last the day. Facilities, including restrooms and tourist information areas, will be closed to the public. Parking will be available during the closure.