WYDOT to implement “blank-out” left turn signs on 3rd St in Laramie

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Laramie, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform the public about upcoming changes to traffic patterns in downtown Laramie. Beginning Monday, Dec. 22, WYDOT will implement “blank-out” left turn signs at several intersections along 3rd St that were installed during the 3rd St project. When the sign is on, drivers will not be allowed to turn left in that direction. These...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet December 18

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, December 18, for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom only. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the business meeting virtually, or to view the meeting materials, visit the Transportation Commission webpage and click on the corresponding...

Windstorms cause almost 40 blow-over crashes in three days

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The ongoing high wind event has caused 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far this week, especially Dec. 9-11. With winter being the state’s windiest months, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol want to remind drivers of all vehicle types to use caution and pay close attention to highway signage. Most crashes occurred on Interstate 80 near Cooper...

Thanksgiving holiday impaired driving enforcement operation yields 4 DUIs, 65 speeding citations

A Fremont County multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation on Nov. 26-30 resulted in 319 traffic stops, four impaired driving arrests, and 65 speeding citations. The Fremont County DUI Task Force prioritizes impaired driving, but officers, deputies and troopers issued 88 citations for other offenses and made two other arrests. The task force issued 168 warnings during the five-day operation...

WYO 70 over Battle Pass to close for winter season

LARAMIE, Wyo. —Highway 70 over Battle Pass in the Sierra Madres has officially closed for the season. Current road conditions and forecasts required Wyoming Department of Transportation crews in Baggs and Saratoga to close the section of WYO 70. WYO 70 through Battle Pass (mile markers 27-50) closed this morning due to strong winds as well as drifting and blowing snow. WYDOT crews in Saratoga and Baggs...