2019 releases

May 1 2019

WYDOT, WHP urge motorists to stay alert during railroad event

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Wyoming Highway Patrol urge motorists to be extra vigilant when traveling during the upcoming Union Pacific (UP) railroad events. UP will hold several events on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 19 where the Big Boy No. 4014 and the Living Legend No. 844 will make their way through Wyoming parallel to Interstate 80. The event marks the 150th anniversary...

May 1 2019

Transportation Commission awards $14.4 million in highway contracts in April

Construction crews will resurface 6 miles of US 16 between Worland and Ten Sleep to improve the road’s surface. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell, a $3.5 million contract for surfacing and guard rail work in Washakie County. The commission awarded that and six other contracts totaling $14.4 million at its recent meeting. For the US 16 work, crews will...

May 1 2019

Evening delays expected on Horse Creek Road due to filming

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Drivers using Horse Creek Road (WYO 211) during evening hours on May 2-3 should be prepared for delays due to a filming project. Film crews will be creating a public service announcement concerning drinking and driving on behalf of the Governor’s Council on Impaired Driving. Filming will happen between mile markers 18 and 19 (west of Road 110 and the BNSF Railroad) and 24 and 26 (just...

May 1 2019

Two new members join the Wyoming Transportation Commission

The Wyoming Transportation Commission has two new members representing several counties in the western and southeastern parts of the state. Gov. Mark Gordon, with the approval of the state Senate, recently appointed Jon Dolezal, of Evanston, and Lee Filer, of Cheyenne, to the commission. Dolezal represents Commission District 3, which includes Uinta, Lincoln, Sublette and Teton counties. Filer represents...

May 1 2019

WYDOT bridge work delayed

The Wyoming Department of Transportation with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis has been working on the US 189 bridge through the town of Kemmerer this month. However, spring storms, dipping temperatures and recent precipitation has caused some working delays. Additionally, there were some issues with materials on the job that also contributed to the delay. Crews were hoping to switch over traffic...