2017 releases

May 19 2017

WYDOT crews battle spring storm; I-80 and other secondary roads reopen

Wyoming Department of Transportation crews reopened sections of Interstate 80 and other secondary roads Friday evening west of Cheyenne following a spring snowstorm. As of 7:30 p.m. Friday, all sections of I-80 in both directions have reopened for travel. All secondary roads are also open for travel. Motorists are reminded to visit WYDOT’s 511 Travel Information website or call 5-1-1 for the latest...

May 19 2017

Contractors scheduled to begin rock cleanup, emergency slope repairs Monday inside Wind River Canyon

Two contractors are scheduled to begin cleaning up May rockfall inside Wind River Canyon on Monday, including stability and rockfall emergency repairs of existing canyon walls about 10 miles south of Thermopolis in the area of Big Windy Curve. The estimated cost of the cleanup effort by Wilson Brothers Construction of Cowley and GeoStabilization International of Grand Junction, Colo., is $653,000....

May 19 2017

WYDOT crews continue to battle spring snowstorm

Several sections of Interstate 80 west of Cheyenne remain closed Friday as a result of a spring snowstorm. The sections closed because of winter conditions are between Cheyenne and Patrick Draw, just west of Wamsutter. The eastbound lanes of I-80 between Rock Springs and Evanston remain closed due to local authority request, which means that cities have requested the sections close to ensure there...

May 18 2017

I-80 expected to be closed overnight between Laramie and Cheyenne

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne is expected to remain closed overnight tonight as a result of the ongoing winter storm. Poor visibility in the higher elevations, combined with ongoing precipitation and snow- and ice-covered roads, have contributed to the closure. WYO 210 between the I-80 Summit and Cheyenne is also expected to remain closed overnight. Motorists affected by...

May 18 2017

Major winter storm continues to affect Southeast Wyoming

LARAMIE, Wyo. – A potentially record-breaking winter storm continues to affect southeast Wyoming, causing road closures and travel delays around the region. As of 12:45 p.m., Interstate 80 remains closed between Laramie and Cheyenne. Visibility is poor due to blowing snow and the road is affected by both ice and snow. Other roads affected by closures are US 287 south of Laramie and WYO 210 between...