2021 Releases

May 7 2021

Motorists urged to safely view wildlife on US 26/287

US 26/287 over Togwotee Pass between Dubois and Moran Junction is a beautiful drive, and with the drive comes opportunities to safely view scenery and wildlife. "We need citizens' help to ensure continued safety of wildlife, bears and people passing through the area," said Wyoming Department of Transportation area maintenance supervisor Mike Hitshew of Lander. "Please remember US 26/287 is a high-speed...

May 7 2021

Lander Main Street concrete repair project moves to 9th Street/Main Street intersection

Work is continuing in the 9th Street/Main Street intersection on the $6.89 million Lander concrete rehabilitation project. Day-long restricted traffic movements are the norm along the north side of Lander's Main Street, including the south side of Main at the 9th Street/Main Street intersection as electrical crews worked Thursday to install a new pedestrian pedestal and crossing buttons. "We appreciate...

May 7 2021

Delays likely during Horse Creek Road bridge repairs

CHEYENNE — Travelers on WYO 211/Horse Creek Road can expect delays while the Wyoming Department of Transportation coordinates a bridge repair project on the structure crossing Middle Lodgepole Creek. Motorists are restricted to a single lane with signage directing vehicles across the structure, which is located at mile marker 20.46. Stay alert through this area and obey all traffic control devices,...

May 5 2021

WYDOT will be working in Big Piney on WYO 350 project

BIG PINEY – The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Lewis & Lewis Inc., will be working on about 5 miles of WYO 350 in Big Piney beginning May 10. The project starts in the heart of Big Piney and will affect access to numerous residences along WYO 350. Crews will begin with milling operations, and will be placing the milled asphalt on the existing shoulders. Crews...

May 5 2021

Sinks Canyon Road (WY131) fog sealing schedule updated to May 6

Despite afternoon thunderstorms and some hail, fog sealing of highway shoulders is happening in Fremont County. Fog sealing will be complete today, if weather cooperates, on US 287/WY789 and WYO 132 (Blue Sky Highway). Fog sealing of highway shoulders is rescheduled for tomorrow on WYO 131 (Sinks Canyon Road). Fog sealing uses quick-drying oil to seal highway shoulders, and is part of the Wyoming Department...