2019 releases

July 3 2019

Wild Horse Highway signs erected east of Cody alongside US 14/16/20

A pair of signs was erected Monday morning east of Cody on US 14/16/20, signifying a legislatively mandated name change for a stretch of the highway between Oregon Basin and WYO 32 (Emblem Road). Members of Friends of a Legacy (FOAL) joined Wyoming Department of Transportation sign crew members Dan Flores and Larry Stanger at the low-key event alongside US 14/16/20. The "Wild Horse Highway" signs signify...

July 1 2019

Drive Sober or Get Pulled over this July 4th weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 1, 2019 CONTACTS: Cody Beers, WYDOT, Public Relations Specialist cody.beers@wyo.gov (307) 856-1341 (office) (307) 431-1803 (cell) Pete Abrams,WYDOT Law Enforcement Liaison dpabrams@bresnan.net(307) 277-5696 The 4th of July is celebrated by friends and families nationwide. This holiday is a time for Americans to fire up the barbecue, hoist the flag, and grab a seat...

July 1 2019

WYDOT, WHP urge people to stay safe this July 4 and always drive sober

People celebrating this Fourth of July should plan ahead and make sure they have a designated driver if they decide to drink. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) want to remind people to stay safe this holiday season and throughout the year by not driving drunk. “The Fourth of July is a time for celebrating our nation’s independence and heritage,” said...

June 28 2019

US 310 chip sealing scheduled to begin July 1 between Lovell and Cowley

A week's worth of US 310 chip sealing is scheduled to begin Monday on the $11.7 million Sage Creek highway and bridge improvement project between Lovell and Cowley. "Motorists should expect delays and reduced speed limits during chip sealing," according to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Michael Miller of Basin. Miller said Shoshone River bridge improvements are continuing, and...

June 28 2019

US 14 paving under way east of Greybull near Shell

Paving has started on a $2.3 million pavement rehabilitation project through the community of Shell on US 14. Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell is the prime contractor. "Motorists should expect traffic delays of up to 20 minutes," said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Michael Miller of Basin. Project completion date is June 30, 2020. For information about WYDOT's work, contact...