2018 releases

January 30 2018

Cody transportation technician recognized for act of heroism

Stuart Eckhardt didn’t hesitant for a moment. As soon as he saw Triptych Construction employee Shane Powell was hit by the rock, Stuart "Rambo" Eckhart sprang into action, administering first aid. For his dedication to helping others, Eckhardt received the G. Clyde Larson Memorial Award in November in Cheyenne, which recognizes acts of heroism by Wyoming Department of Transportation employees either...

January 26 2018

Governor Mead Takes Action on ENDOW Preliminary Recommendations

From the Office of Gov. Matt Mead CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mead signed two Executive Orders today based on recommendations by the ENDOW Executive Council in their December Preliminary Findings and Recommendations report. The first Executive Order (EO) establishes an educational attainment goal for Wyoming workers (age 25 – 64). The second EO provides contracting opportunities for local technology...

January 25 2018

Transportation Commission awards $15.7 million in highway contracts in January

Motorists will soon experience a smoother ride along a section of Interstate 80 near Rawlins. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Kilgore Companies (Lewis & Lewis Inc. of Rock Springs) an $8.7 million contract to resurface 6 miles of interstate between Rawlins and Walcott Junction in Carbon County. The commission awarded that and four other contracts totaling $15.7 million. On I-80, the Wyoming...

January 22 2018

WHP and WYDOT kept roads open and travelers safe during recent storm

Winter Storm Jaxon resulted in 177 crashes, caused several road closures and made travel challenging for motorists in Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol responded to 65 crashes on Interstate 80, 32 on Interstate 25 and 80 on the other roads in the state during a 40-hour period. The crashes began around 6 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20 through 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22. “The dedicated men and woman of...

January 21 2018

WYDOT urges motorists to use extra caution during major winter storm

Motorists will continue to see winter travel conditions on many highways throughout Wyoming into Monday from winter storm Jaxon. The storm is impacting travel throughout the state. Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow crews are working to ensure the roadways are open and safe, but motorists should be prepared for adverse driving conditions, buckle up and expect slow travel. Motorists will...