2020 releases

July 14 2020

New state laws will update WYDOT Driver Services policies and help with conservation efforts

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is implementing new and updated policies for Driver Services that will clarify driver license issues and provide ways to donate to conservation efforts. Laws that went into effect on July 1 that impact Driver Services include original House Bill 005 (Driver Licenses and State Identification Cards), House Bill 007 (Commercial Learner’s Permits), and...

July 13 2020

July/August meetings to address northwest Wyoming highway projects; online meeting launches today

A series of annual public meetings is scheduled in July and August to address future highway improvement projects in northwest Wyoming, and a self-guided online meeting to allow citizens to provide input launches today, July 13. A key part of the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process involves annual meetings with public officials and other individuals who play key transportation partnership...

July 13 2020

Fremont County law enforcement officers arrest 10 impaired drivers over July 4 weekend; no fatal crashes reported

As part of a county-wide, multi-agency impaired driving enforcement effort over the July 4 weekend, Fremont County law enforcement stopped 430 vehicles, issued 10 citations for seat belt violations and arrested 10 impaired drivers. While the focus was on impaired driving, law enforcement also issued 97 speeding citations and issued 278 warnings for traffic violations. No fatal crashes were reported...

July 13 2020

Delays possible as crews begin epoxy overlays on I-25 bridges

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wrapping up a summer-long bridge rehabilitation project, crews with Reiman Corp. and the Wyoming Department of Transportation will be placing epoxy overlays on a series of structures starting Monday. The High Plains Interchange overpass (mile marker 4.75), both southbound and northbound bridges at the Randall Avenue Interchange (mm 11) and the Vandehei Avenue Interchange bridge (mm...

July 10 2020

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet July 16

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet July 16 for its regular business meeting via video conference. The purpose of the business meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics on the attached meeting agenda. For more information about the meeting, please contact the Transportation Commission secretary at (307) 777-4007, by email at Commission Secretary, or visit the Transportation...