Update for construction work on I-80 near Pine Bluffs

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Simon Contractors have resumed work on the construction project on Interstate 80 near Pine Bluffs that began last construction season. During the second phase of this construction project, crews will replace sections of concrete slab and three bridge structures. In order for construction work to be performed, traffic patterns...

Striping crews to begin painting stripes on highways; drivers asked to slow down

Wyoming Department of Transportation striping crews will begin painting stripes on highways in central Wyoming next week, and crews are asking for help from drivers this spring and summer. "We really need people to give us a brake. Spring striping is centerline striping, which is a 15 mph process," said WYDOT rural striping foreman Kyle Jorgensen of Lander. "Please slow down." This coming week (April...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet April 15-16

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, April 15 for an education session beginning at 2:00 p.m., and on Thursday, April 16 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at WYDOT University, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne. The meeting's purpose is to address the topics noted on the attached agenda and vote on them when appropriate. Commissioners...

WYDOT reminds candidates, realtors, and garage sale hosts – no signs within our right of way

With spring garage sale season starting and campaign season underway, the Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind the public that placing signs along roadways, on traffic poles, or on fences along state and federal highways is prohibited.  Wyoming statute (W.S. 24-10-104) states that outdoor advertising must meet certain conditions for placement. Placing signs or objects within highway...

U.S. 14A improvements scheduled to begin April 13 between Powell and Ralston; public meeting is scheduled

POWELL, Wyo – A public meeting is scheduled for April 13 in the City of Powell City Council Chambers concerning upcoming highway improvements on U.S. 14A between Powell and Ralston. Prime contractor Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell will run the 10 a.m. public meeting, during which the contractor will present its upcoming project schedule for the $5.26 million project. A question-and-answer period...