2019 releases

September 30 2019

WYDOT streamlines authorized travel program

Wyoming motorists who need permission to travel on closed sections of highways when conditions are safe may be eligible for faster approval into the state’s authorized travel program. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is streamlining its WYDOT Authorized Travel (WAT) program to allow faster approval for new and renewing Wyoming applicants under certain conditions. Once approved, WAT...

September 28 2019

Crashes cause closure of I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, local traffic permitted on WYO 210

Several crashes and poor visibility caused a closure of Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie this morning, Sept. 28. As of 1:30 p.m., I-80 eastbound is expected to reopen in 2-4 hours. I-80 westbound will remain closed for around 9-11 hours, placing a potential opening time later this evening. However, WYO 210/Happy Jack Road is open to local traffic between Cheyenne and Laramie. That means drivers...

September 27 2019

Intersection of Grand Avenue and 22nd Street to partially close Tuesday

LARAMIE, Wyo. – 22nd Street just north of Grand Avenue will be closed at Grand Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as WYDOT crews repair concrete at the intersection. Drivers will not be able to access 22nd Street to the north of Grand Avenue. Traffic will be detoured onto Willett Drive and around the project area. 22nd Street south of Grand Avenue will be unaffected by the work. Construction is expected to...

September 27 2019

Two bridges to be replaced on WYO 215 between Pine Bluffs and Albin

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – A project to replace two structures on WYO 215 between Pine Bluffs and Albin is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 30, and will last several months. The structures are at MM 0.9 over Lodgepole Creek and at MM 1.7 over Spring Creek. Crews with Reiman Corp. will first build detour routes around both bridges that will be in place for the duration of the project. Both detours will be gravel...

September 26 2019

Construction report for Sept. 28 UW game

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Fans traveling to the University of Wyoming football game against the UNLV Rebels on Saturday, Sept. 28, should expect the following activities and/or construction projects: In the City of Laramie: Construction work will be suspended on Grand Avenue between 3rd and 15th streets. All lanes will be open. Between Cheyenne and Laramie: Shoulder work continues between Buford (MM 335) and...