2017 releases

August 28 2017

Ramp from West Lincolnway to I-25 southbound to close

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The on-ramp to Interstate 25 southbound from West Lincolnway is scheduled to be closed for bridge work on Aug. 29 and 30, weather permitting. Work is scheduled each day between 6:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The ramp will be open outside of those hours. The detour is I-25 north to the Missile Drive interchange and then back south on I-25. For information about this news release, contact WYDOT...

August 28 2017

Rock removal project begins after Labor Day west of Cody

Removal of more than 10,000 cubic yards of rock overhanging US 14-16-20 west of Cody near Buffalo Bill Reservoir is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 5, following the Labor Day weekend. In addition to removal of more than 10,000 cubic yards of rock, project work includes removal of loose rock through scaling, and installation of rock bolts and rockfall barriers above the roadway. The $1.68 million...

August 25 2017

Aeronautics Commission to consider new air enhancement funding model

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet Aug. 28 in Cheyenne for a special meeting. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Auditorium at 5300 Bishop Blvd. and by teleconference. The meeting has been called so the commission may review a proposed air service model. Currently the State of Wyoming uses an Air Service Enhancement Program that helps fund air service...

August 24 2017

State joins in $7-billion effort to build safety communication network

The Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission will meet in Cheyenne at 10 a.m., Aug. 31 at the Wyoming Department of Transportation Auditorium, 5300 Bishop Blvd. The commission’s agenda includes discussions on the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and how WyoLink performed during the eclipse. First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is implementing a high-security wireless broadband...

August 23 2017

New North Sheridan Interchange to open on Aug. 24

The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced today that the new North Sheridan Interchange bridge and alignment will open Thursday, Aug. 24. WYDOT originally advertised the opening for Wednesday but late Tuesday officials decided to delay and not open it until Thursday. When the new interchange opens, traffic will be routed onto the new North Main Street alignment and bridge. The existing interchange...