2019 releases

October 30 2019

WYO 130 over the Snowy Range closed for the season

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Snowy Range Road (WYO 130) over the high country of the Snowy Range has closed for the season. The exact closure is between mile marker 48 above Ryan Park on the west and mile marker 36 near Green Rock on the east. The road first closed on Oct. 20 and has remained under an extended closure due to hazardous winter conditions, large snowdrifts, and poor visibility. WYDOT decided to close...

October 30 2019

Ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 6 on North Federal project in Riverton

State and local officials will cut the ribbon Wednesday, Nov. 6, on the $13.96 million North Federal Boulevard highway improvement project in Riverton, signifying completion of the two-year urban project through the heart of Fremont County's largest town. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m., Nov. 6, at Reach Park, near the intersection of Sunset Drive and North Federal Boulevard in...

October 25 2019

Transportation Commission awards $31.7 million in contracts in October

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is installing more travel lanes along WYO 59 near Wright to help with traffic flow. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Riverside Contracting, of Missoula, Montana, a $14.6 million contract for the work on WYO 59 between Douglas and Gillette in Campbell County. The commission awarded that and seven other contracts during its recent meeting....

October 25 2019

WYO 70 over Battle Pass to temporarily reopen; highway may close again this weekend

BAGGS, Wyo. – Wyoming Highway 70 over Battle Pass reopened today, Friday, Oct. 25, at 9 a.m. following an extended closure this week. WYDOT Maintenance crews from Saratoga and Baggs were able to reopen the highway after working on snow removal throughout the week. However, drivers are advised that WYO 70 may close again this weekend as another winter storm approaches Southeast Wyoming. Drivers should...

October 25 2019

Construction report for Oct. 26 UW game

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Fans traveling to the University of Wyoming football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack on Saturday, Oct. 26, should expect the following activities and/or construction projects: In the City of Laramie: No construction activities. Between Cheyenne and Laramie: A concrete repair project continues on I-80 eastbound between Roundtop Road (MM 357) and I-25 (MM 359). Drivers can expect lane...