2019 releases

April 15 2019

I-90 East of Moorcroft scheduled for rehab

SUNDANCE – A five mile section of I-90 east of Moorcroft is scheduled to be rehabilitated using the cold-in-place (CIR) recycling technique beginning in the next few weeks. Preliminary preparations of the interstate between mile marker 160 and 155 has begun. Once the cross-overs at either end of the job are in place, traffic will be switched to one-lane. Speeds will be reduced to 65 mph through the...

April 15 2019

South Belt Loop Access closed from Dewar

ROCK SPRINGS – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be closing access to the South Belt Loop from Dewar Drive on April 17 for roughly a month. The closure is due to the installation of a pipe to alleviate drainage issues. During this time, drivers could see lane reductions on Dewar Drive, restrictions on turning movements and possible delays and congestion. Crews will also be working signal...

April 15 2019

WYDOT to offer Driver Services hours in Baggs in May

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will offer Driver Services hours on May 2 at the Baggs Public Library to accommodate motorists who were unable to get licenses in April. Typically, WYDOT has hours at the library the first Thursday of every other month. April 4 was the last time WYDOT was at Baggs. However, due to a technical issue, WYDOT employees were not able to administer the computerized...

April 15 2019

Snow plow hit near Sundance during spring storm

SUNDANCE - A WYDOT snowplow received minor damage when it was hit on Interstate 90 recently. The incident happened Wednesday, April 10, near mile marker 191 on I-90 just east of Sundance. The driver of a Ford Excursion was pulling a camper trailer and lost control of his vehicle when he approached the bridge deck while passing the WYDOT snowplow who was in the left passing lane. The snowplow blade...

April 12 2019

Public Safety Communications Commission to meet in Casper

The Wyoming Public Safety Communications Commission (PSCC) will meet at noon, April 16 in the Casper Airport Training Room at 8500 Airport Parkway in Casper. The commission will discuss the review of the PSCC’s mission and authority by the Joint Transportation & Military Affairs Committee. The committee will review the PSCC’s responsibilities, progress, revenue, funding and the commission’s composition...