2018 releases

September 26 2018

Manderson-Hyattville paving should wrap up this week

Paving is expected to be complete this week on the WYO 31 highway improvement project between Manderson and Hyattville. "Citizens should expect 20-minute traffic delays between mileposts 14.5 and 19.5 on WY31, which is 14.5 miles to 19.5 miles from Manderson," said Wyoming Department of Transportation Basin/Worland resident engineer Michael Miller. "Paving is scheduled to be completed this week." Chip...

September 26 2018

WYDOT continues closure of US 189/191 for wildfire mitigation

NOTE: For the most up-to-date road and travel conditions, motorists should visit WYDOT's 511 website. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is continuing a closure of a section of US 189/191 to allow firefighters to battle a wildfire near Jackson. US 189/191 will be closed from mile marker 110.3 to 157.8 near Bondurant and south of Jackson where traffic is most impacted at this time. About 982 firefighters...

September 25 2018

WYDOT keeps US 189/191 closed overnight for wildfire mitigation

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is keeping a section of US 189/191 closed throughout the night to allow firefighters to battle a wildfire near Jackson. US 189/191 will be closed from Daniel Junction to Stinking Springs. WYDOT crews will re-evaluate the situation in the morning. The road closed at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Earlier on Tuesday when the road was open, WYDOT used pilot cars to...

September 25 2018

WYDOT closes section of US 189/191 today for wildfire mitigation

NOTE: For the most up-to-date road and travel conditions, motorists should visit WYDOT's 511 website. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed a section of US 189/191 at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 25 to allow firefighters to battle a wildfire near Jackson. WYDOT closed the road from Daniel Junction to Bondurant due to the Roosevelt wildfire. The estimated reopening time is unknown. Earlier on Tuesday,...

September 25 2018

WYDOT to close US 189/191 today due to wildfire

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close US 189/191 later today to allow firefighters to battle a wildfire near Jackson. The highway will be closed for most of the day due to the Roosevelt wildfire. Crews will re-evaluate conditions this afternoon and decide whether or not to reopen the road. Earlier on Tuesday, WYDOT used pilot cars to move traffic safely through parts of US 189/191 between...