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Delays on Kemmerer South Wildlife crossings project, still set for 2027 completion date

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is continuing with work on the Kemmerer South wildlife crossings project that began earlier this year, despite material delays on a a 30-mile stretch of US 189 between Evanston and Kemmerer. The project, which was awarded to Oftedal Construction, Inc. last year, is funded by a $24.3 million federal grant and an additional $8.8 million in partner contributions....

Striping crews in Star Valley this week

AFTON, Wyo.  The Wyoming Department of Transportation traffic crews will be striping traffic markings on US 89 through the Star Valley area beginning today, June 15. Crews will be working on the 5-lane section in Afton through today, and various sections of US 89 throughout the week. Work will take place during daytime hours and is weather dependent. The annual work is necessary to restore proper visibility...

WYDOT to host an online public meeting for Statewide Freight Assessment

WYOMING – The Wyoming Department of Transportation has launched an online, self-guided, public meeting for the Statewide Freight Assessment. The meeting will be open to the public and available for input anytime through July 15, 2026, at https://wyfreightassessment.com/online-meeting/ “Freight movement impacts every aspect of our lives and businesses. “This plan helps us evaluate our current freight...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet June 18

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet on Thursday, June 18 for an education session and business meeting. The Commission will tour the new Worland WYDOT Shop, 400 W. Big Horn Ave., Worland, at 8:15 a.m. Following the tour, the Commission will travel to Thermopolis for its regular business meeting starting at 10:00 a.m. The business meeting will be held in-person at the Thermopolis...

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to meet June 16

STATEWIDE, Wyo – The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet via videoconference for its regular business meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the business meeting is to address the topics on the attached meeting agenda and vote on them when appropriate. To join the meeting or to view the meeting materials, visit the Aeronautics website and click on the corresponding hyperlink....