2021 Releases

September 17 2021

WYDOT paving work on I-80 may cause delays

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Maintenance crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation are scheduled to pave a small section of I-80 starting on Monday, weather permitting. Work will begin in the passing lane (left lane) of the eastbound lanes at about mile marker 359.3. Motorists can expect lane closures, reduced speed limits and other potential delays through this work zone. Starting Tuesday, weather permitting,...

September 16 2021

WYDOT reminds motorists to sign up for winter travel authorization program

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind residents and travelers about the offerings under the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) ahead of the 2021-2022 winter season. Through W-TAP, drivers can apply to receive authorization to travel on sections of closed roadways when it is deemed safe enough to do so. The W-TAP includes the Wyoming Authorized Travel (WAT)...

September 14 2021

Sinkhole near Rock River closes US 30/287 to local traffic only

U.S. Highway 30/287 between Medicine Bow and Bosler is open to local traffic only after a 4-foot sinkhole was discovered at about mile marker 290 early this morning. A detour will be in place in Rock River for all traffic around the affected area. Use caution and obey all posted speed limits and other traffic control. The estimated reopening time is unknown. The Wyoming Department of Transportation...

September 9 2021

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet September 16

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, September 16, 2021, for its regular business meeting at 8:30 a.m. in the I-80 Room at the WYDOT-U Training Building, 5300 Bishop Blvd., in Cheyenne. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the meeting agenda. Following the business meeting, Commission members will review the WYDOT employee...

September 8 2021

Bob Hawkins Inducted into Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame for 2021

The Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) is pleased to announce that Bob Hawkins has been selected as its inductee for 2021. For more than 50 years, Hawkins operated many types of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters across Wyoming and the West. Most of his flying was in highly specialized applications, including high-altitude mountain flying, heavy-lift hauling, firefighting, long line, surveying,...