2017 releases

July 31 2017

WYDOT auctions former Welcome to Wyoming signs

Transportation enthusiasts, sign collectors or regular citizens interested in Wyoming’s heritage may soon be able to own a piece of Wyoming Department of Transportation’s history. WYDOT will auction off five, 8 by 4 foot aluminum Welcome to Wyoming signs that once greeted travelers to the state. The auction will be held online on the state public surplus website. Those interested can click on the “See...

July 31 2017

Law enforcement stepping up enforcement during Sturgis

Washakie County Law Enforcement will be out in force during the busy travel week of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. As part of a statewide enforcement campaign during the Rally, the Worland Police Department, Wyoming Highway Patrol, and the Washakie County Sheriff’s Office will be stepping up traffic enforcement from Aug. 4-13. “With the conclusion of the county fair and the increased traffic on (US)...

July 31 2017

Bridges close for rehabilitation in Powell and Cowley, bridge work starts on US 14-16-20 west of Cody

A 45-day closure of a pair of bridges near Powell and Cowley is scheduled to begin Monday, July 31. Bridge rehabilitation will take place on WYO 295 (Bent Street Canal Bridge in Powell (milepost 12.55)) and WYO 35 (Cannery Road outside of Cowley (milepost 0.72)). “Citizens will need to use alternative routes during the closures,” said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Kaia Tharp...

July 31 2017

Transportation Commission awards $17 million in highway contracts in July

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will replace the southbound bridge on I-25 near Douglas to improve traffic flow. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Oftedal Construction Inc., of Casper, a $9.7 million contract for the work at its meeting on July 20. The commission awarded that and eight other contracts totaling $17 million. The work on the I-25 bridge is needed because the current...

July 21 2017

WYDOT, WHP moving to redesigned websites

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol will soon launch redesigned websites that will provide a refreshed look while still continuing to showcase important information to the public. The new websites will launch on Monday, July 31, and will help WYDOT and WHP continue to tell their stories. WYDOT’s 511 Travel and Information website will remain unchanged. The websites...