2017 releases

July 14 2017

One lane of 15th Street bridge reopens today

LARAMIE, Wyo. – One lane of the 15th Street bridge over Interstate 80 has reopened to traffic as of today, July 13. Traffic from both directions is allowed to cross the bridge one direction at a time using the southbound lane. Temporary stoplights are being used to control traffic and overweight loads are not permitted. The 15th Street bridge has been closed since May 21, when it was struck by a tractor...

July 14 2017

College Drive (WYO 212) to close next week at BNSF crossing

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – College Drive (WYO 212) will close next week at the BNSF Railway crossing, and traffic will be unable to pass that point until work is complete. The closure will begin Monday, July 17, and is scheduled through Wednesday, July 19. The crossing is about a half-mile east of the I-25 interchange (Exit 7). Crews will be resurfacing the crossing to provide a smoother driving surface. Drivers...

July 14 2017

Wyoming Transportation Commission to hold teleconference meeting July 20

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will hold a teleconference meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 20 at WYDOT headquarters, 5300 Bishop Blvd., in Cheyenne. Commissioners will vote upon the topics listed on the attached agenda. For more information about the agenda or to join the call, contact the commission secretary at (307) 777-4007, email the commission secretary or visit the commission page...

July 13 2017

Aeronautics Commission to meet July 18 in Cheyenne

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet July 18 in Cheyenne for a business meeting to vote on modifications to the Wyoming Aviation Capital Improvement Program budget and hear a presentation on the current and upcoming runway reconstruction project in Wheatland. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. in the Wyoming Department of Transportation Auditorium at 5300 Bishop Blvd. Commission meetings are...

July 13 2017

Fort Steele rest area reopened

RAWLINS, Wyo. – The Fort Steele rest area has reopened following a paving project at the facility. The rest area is off Exit 228 east of Sinclair in Carbon County. For information about this news release, contact WYDOT District 1 public information specialist Matt Murphy at (307) 745-2142.