2020 releases

May 21 2020

WYO 70 opens in time for Memorial Day Weekend

SARATOGA, Wyo. — WYO 70 through the Sierra Madres is open for the summer season. Motorists — including bicyclists and motorcyclists — should stay alert as they travel through the mountain pass. Snow melt can freeze on roadways overnight, and some slick spots may remain during the day. Additionally, snow drifts are tall enough in some places to fully or partially cover signs that indicate upcoming steep...

May 20 2020

US 14A spring opening scheduled at noon Thursday, May 21

The annual spring opening of US 14A between Burgess Junction and Lovell will occur prior to Memorial Day weekend this year at noon Thursday, May 21. The opening of US 14A is dependent upon favorable weather. "Drivers are encouraged to drive safely and buckle up," said Wyoming Department of Transportation maintenance foreman Jason Fleming of Lovell. For current road conditions, call 511 or wyoroad.info....

May 20 2020

Transportation Commission awards $19 million in contracts in May

Construction crews will make slide repairs to a section of WYO 296, Chief Joseph Highway, that will stabilize the area and repair a dip in the road. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Condon-Johnson & Associates Inc., of Oakland, California, a $5.7 million contract for the work. The commission awarded that and six other contracts during its recent meeting. For the WYO 296 work, crews will...

May 18 2020

WYDOT performs maintenance on tunnels

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be cleaning and sweeping the Green River tunnels starting today, Monday, May 18. Work will begin on the eastbound tunnel and move to the westbound tunnel upon completion. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the duration of the work zone. Speeds will also be reduced to 45 miles per hour while crews are working in the tunnels. In addition...

May 18 2020

Bridge rehabilitation project moves to Lander bridge on Monday

A $1.9 million bridge rehabilitation project, involving five bridges, is continuing, and work is scheduled to begin Monday on the Middle Fork of the Popo Agie River bridge in Lander. The contractor is required to provide two-way traffic, with one lane open in each direction, while working on the Lander bridge. The contractor's schedule shows the Lander bridge work being completed by the end of June. ...