2017 releases

January 19 2017

WYDOT’s new 511 map offers more functionality

Travelers looking for Wyoming road information now have access to a new 511 travel map that offers improved functionality and usability. The Wyoming Department of Transportation revamped its 511 map and launched a new version on Thursday, Jan. 19, making it mobile friendly and providing even more road information, conditions and other travel information. Work on the map started about six months ago....

January 11 2017

WYDOT’s dynamic message and variable speed limit signs help motorists stay informed

Motorists have more information about road conditions when traveling thanks to the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s dynamic message and variable speed limit signs. The signs are situated throughout the state in key locations, and are designed to alert motorists about road conditions or when speed limits are reduced due to weather conditions and other road incidents. “We use dynamic message signs...

January 11 2017

Use caution when driving during the evening hours

With daylight hours getting shorter, motorists should use extra caution when venturing outside to avoid getting into crashes. During this time of the year, it gets darker when people are heading home from work, which means motorists need to be more alert. To better see and be seen, motorists should make sure their exterior lights are in good working order and free from snow, ice and dirt. “I know it’s...

January 4 2017

Tribal transportation leader Big John Smith dies

Big John Smith, Director of the Eastern Shoshone/Northern Arapaho Tribal Transportation Department for the past 27 years, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Casper following a short illness. A rosary service and viewing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Blue Sky Hall in Ethete, with a wake following at Smith's residence, 161 Johnstown Valley Road near Kinnear. Funeral services are at 10 a.m....

January 3 2017

Aeronautics Commission to meet via teleconference Jan 10

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission shall convene on Tuesday, January 10 via teleconference. The meeting shall begin at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public. The Aeronautics Commission holds four in-person meetings per year. All other monthly meetings are held via teleconference, beginning at 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. The seven commissioners, appointed by the governor for six-year...