2020 releases

May 26 2020

WYDOT urges motorists to use caution when driving through construction zones

Motorists traveling through Wyoming will see more construction crews working on the roads now that warmer weather has arrived. The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) construction season started recently and officials want to remind the public to slow down, put down distractions and obey posted speed-limit signs to ensure everyone is safe. WYDOT’s construction season typically starts in...

May 26 2020

Wyoming Transportation Commission to hold special meeting May 27

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will hold a special meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27. The purpose of the meeting is to consider WYDOT FY 2020 budget modifications. For more information, please contact the commission secretary at (307) 777-4007, or by sending an email.

May 26 2020

Expect detours as crews temporarily close some I-25, I-80 interchange ramps

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Motorists should expect detours and potential delays as crews temporarily close some Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 interchange ramps for slab repairs starting Tuesday. On I-25, contractors will be working on repairs to the off-ramp at exit 8B that guides northbound motorists as they exit to drive westbound on I-80. On I-80, crews will be working on repairs to the off-ramp at exit...

May 26 2020

Concrete repairs will cause closures on Rock Springs Belt Loop

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, with contract crews from DeBernardi Construction Co., will be closing sections of WYO 376, the Rock Springs South Side Belt Route, to perform isolated concrete repairs as part of a larger district wide contract beginning after Memorial Day, May 26. The work will be split up into two phases. As part of phase 1, crews will close the belt route at the Blair...

May 21 2020

Motorists, outdoor recreationists should expect delays as road, bridge work begins on I-80 Summit interchange

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Travelers planning to access trailheads or rest area facilities using the Happy Jack Road exit on Interstate 80 should start expecting potential delays as road work begins Tuesday, weather permitting. Contractors will be completing bridge rehabilitation work to the structure that connects motorists from I-80 to the Summit Rest Area and WYO 210 (Happy Jack Road) at exit 323. Additionally,...