2021 Releases

September 1 2021

Paving operations to begin on I-90 at the Acme Interchange west of Sheridan

Sheridan, Wyo – Westbound travelers on I-90 west of the Sheridan/Dietz Port of Entry will encounter a short detour between the Tongue River Bridge and Acme Interchange Bridge starting Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The Wyoming Department of Transportation Commission awarded Simon Contractors the contract to reconstruct and mill and overlay the east and westbound lanes of I-90 between mile marker 19 and...

September 1 2021

WYDOT to begin repairing bridges on US 14/16 near Ucross

Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation commission recently awarded a 10.42 mile mill and overlay with bridge repairs project to Croell Inc. The project area is located between Clearmont and the Ucross 14/16 Junction between mile markers 27.64 and 38.1. Bridge repairs are scheduled to begin the first week of September. Croell, Inc. subcontracted the bridge work to S&S Builders who...

August 30 2021

Bridge damage prompts lane closure on Parsley Bridge over I-80

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Travelers on the Parsley Boulevard bridge over Interstate 80 may experience delays due to lane closures prompted by recent bridge damage. On Monday an oversized load collided into the Parsley structure over I-80, bending part of the outside girder. Due to the bridge damage, the northbound lane of Parsley Blvd. is closed. Traffic will alternate on the southbound lane. Motorists should...

August 30 2021

Military training exercise to prompt short-term closure of US 287 north of Rawlins

LARAMIE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is joining other state and local agencies in supporting a multi-state “Rally in the Rockies” military training exercise this fall. The exercise takes place in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming using a variety of cargo and fighter aircraft, along with ground crews from other service branches. To support a segment of this training exercise, WYDOT and...

August 30 2021

Fremont County DUI Task Force Preparing To Focus On Labor Day Impaired Driving Enforcement

CONTACTS: Cody Beers, WYDOT Public Relations Specialist (307) 856-1341 (office) (307) 431-1803 (cell) Pete Abrams, WYDOT Law Enforcement Liaison (307) 277-5696 This Labor Day holiday weekend, the newly formed Fremont County DUI Task Force will implement impaired driving enforcement operations. In short, don’t drink and drive. You’ll be arrested. "Law enforcement will be out enforcing traffic laws...