2019 releases

September 16 2019

Eastbound I-80 to northbound I-25 ramp to close for two weeks

The ramp from eastbound Interstate 80 to northbound Interstate 25 will close for about two weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept. 17, for concrete repair work. Traffic will be detoured onto West Lincolnway and then to northbound I-25. I-80 access to southbound I-25 will not be affected, nor will work affect I-25 southbound to I-80 eastbound traffic. The restriction is necessary to repair concrete slabs on...

September 12 2019

Construction report for Sept. 14 UW game

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Fans traveling to the University of Wyoming football game against the Idaho Vandals on Saturday, Sept. 14, 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...

September 12 2019

Slope flattening project begins next week between Manderson and Basin

A $1.2 million project to flatten slopes and install guardrail is scheduled to begin Sept. 16 on US 16/20 between Basin and Manderson. "Motorists should expect traffic delays during dirt hauling operations," said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Michael Miller of Basin. The Basin/Manderson project is scheduled between mileposts 187 and 195. Wilson Brothers Construction Inc., of...

September 11 2019

Fremont County law enforcement officers make 321 traffic stops over Labor Day weekend, arrest 4 impaired drivers

As part of a county-wide, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation this past Labor Day weekend, Fremont County law enforcement officers stopped 321 vehicles and arrested 4 impaired drivers. During the four-day operation, the focus was on impaired drivers, but area law enforcement also issued 125 speeding citations, three safety belt citations, and issued 146 warnings. There were no fatal...

September 11 2019

Maintenance work on I-80 to again temporarily close Exit 219

RAWLINS, Wyo. – Paving work on I-80 will temporarily close two ramps of the Exit 219 (Sinclair – West) interchange this week and next week. This is a continuation of work started earlier this month in the same area and will cause the same effects to traffic. Weather permitting, WYDOT’s Rawlins Maintenance crew is planning to begin work on Thursday, Sept. 12, and continue on Monday, Sept. 16, during...