2020 releases

May 13 2020

Project replacing thermoplastic markings district-wide to begin Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews with S&L Industrial and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will replace worn-out thermoplastic markings in various locations throughout southeastern Wyoming starting Wednesday. Left- and right-turn arrows, lane-drop arrows, crosswalk striping and stop bars for areas like railroad crossings (RXR) are some examples of roadway markings that are made with thermoplastic....

May 12 2020

WYDOT resumes non-commercial driver license road tests

Drivers who need to take a non-commercial driver license road test will be able to take their exam starting this week. The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Driver Services Office will start conducting non-commercial road tests by appointment only this week at certain offices for those who need to take the test. Those offices are Casper, Cheyenne, Cody, Gillette, Jackson, Laramie, Rock...

May 12 2020

Road work begins on Muddy Creek North section of WYO 789; motorists should expect delays

RAWLINS, Wyo. — Motorists traveling along WYO 789 between Creston Junction and Baggs should expect delays as the Wyoming Department of Transportation and McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. begin road work on Tuesday. Crews will start milling the road surface this week and will continue for about two weeks. During the milling process, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel led by a pilot car....

May 11 2020

I-80 westbound off-ramp to I-25 northbound temporarily closing for road work; traffic should expect delays, detour

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews with S&S Builders will start Tuesday on slab repairs to the off-ramp that guides Interstate 80 westbound traffic to the northbound lanes of Interstate 25. Travelers, commuters and commercial haulers should plan to take alternate routes to their destinations; the ramp will be closed for approximately 10 days depending on weather conditions. A detour will be in place going east...

May 11 2020

WYDOT asks motorists to be on the watch for striping crews

SHERIDAN, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) striping crews will begin work in the northeast corner of the state that will last for the next few months. With that increased presence, WYDOT is asking motorists to be mindful of these operations and slow down. Striping is a mobile operation with multiple components, including two or more vehicles with various warning devices. Typically,...