2017 releases

May 10 2017

WYDOT monitoring increased water levels on US 191

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has been monitoring areas of US 191 that could be affected by high flowing water from local streams and rivers caused by recent weather and this year’s snowpack levels. An area on US 191 north of Bondurant at about milepost 148 is currently experiencing some bank deterioration from the Hoback River. Maintenance crews will be working in the area Wednesday and...

May 9 2017

WYDOT crews busy installing new Welcome to Wyoming signs

Travelers entering Wyoming will soon be greeted by new Welcome to Wyoming signs, featuring a scenic view of the Lower Green River Lake and Squaretop Mountain. The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Sign Shop recently constructed the highly visible reflective signs, and department crews are now installing them. WYDOT will have the signs up by June 1. Crews will be installing 32 8-by-4 foot and five...

May 5 2017

Road closures necessary at times for public safety

The Wyoming Department of Transportation works hard to ensure roads remain open, but there are times that roads need to be closed to ensure the safety of the traveling public. Closures typically occur during the winter months when ice, snow and blowing snow can make travel treacherous for motorists. However, closures can occur throughout the year due to car crashes, hazardous spills, landslides or...

May 3 2017

WYDOT reopens US 20/WYO 789 on Wednesday after Tuesday evening rock slide closes the road

Wyoming Department of Transportation personnel reopened US 20/WYO 789 through Wind River Canyon about 1 a.m. Wednesday after a rock slide closed the highway and destroyed about 100 feet of guardrail. “The rock slide covered both driving lanes of the highway at the north end of Wind River Canyon, took out about 100 feet of guardrail, and damaged the highway shoulder,” said WYDOT area maintenance supervisor...

May 2 2017

Guardrail project begins on US 20 near Kirby

A $951,000 district guardrail upgrade began Tuesday on US 20 near Kirby. Construction signs were installed last week. “The work in Washakie County will be on US 16 east of Ten Sleep on guardrail sections, including four bridges,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Dan McAfee of Worland. “A width restriction may be put into place as the bridge rail modification work will be...