2019 releases

January 29 2019

WYDOT’s 511 app provides hands-free, real-time information

Motorists can learn more about road and travel conditions from their mobile devices without driving distracted. The Wyoming Department of Transportation has the Wyoming 511 Travel Information app available for download for Android and iOS devices that provides much of the same information as the 511 desktop map. The app has a hands-free, eye-free option that provides information safely to motorists...

January 28 2019

Law enforcement urges motorists to use designated drivers if they drink during the big game

The big game is this weekend, Feb. 1-3, Fremont County law enforcement officers will be out looking for drunk drivers. As the big game quickly approaches, Fremont County law enforcement officers remind football fans that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. The big game is a festive night in homes and bars across America, but if your night involves alcohol,...

January 25 2019

Aeronautics Commission to meet Jan. 29

The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet 9 a.m. Jan. 29 in Cheyenne. The commission will vote on Air Service Enhancement Program (ASEP) applications for Sheridan and Riverton as well as Wyoming Aviation Capital Improvement Program (WACIP) budget modifications for fiscal year 2019. ASEP is a grant program that provides funding to improve or retain air service within the state of Wyoming. The WACIP...

January 24 2019

Snowplow hit in Gillette during early morning run

GILLETTE – A WYDOT snowplow was struck by a minivan on westbound Interstate 90, milepost 138, during the early morning hours of Jan. 24. At about 3:30 a.m., a WYDOT snowplow operator was plowing light, powdery snow on the right shoulder of the interstate when the minivan attempted to pass on the left side. The driver of the minivan became disoriented in the snow cloud kicked up by the plow and struck...

January 24 2019

Snowplow hit in Sweetwater County during MLK weekend storm

RAWLINS, Wyo. – A WYDOT snowplow was damaged in a hit and run incident on Interstate 80 yesterday. The incident happened Monday, Jan. 21, near MM 182 on I-80, which is west of Rawlins between Wamsutter and Creston Junction.A semi truck hit the back of the snowplow while it was working to clear the road. The semi did not stop and continued down I-80, while the plow driver pulled over to file a report...