Transportation Commission awards over $62 million in contracts during special meeting

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded over $62 million in contracts for three Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its November 4 special business meeting. Minnesota-based Ames Construction, Inc., was awarded a bid of nearly $59.8 million for combined projects in Teton County involving a bridge replacement, grading, paving, concrete work, fencing...

Wildlife-vehicle collisions are costly; motorists encouraged to safely avoid crashes

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is cautioning drivers about an increase in wildlife/vehicle collisions and other wildlife crossing highways. An increase in Wyoming wildlife/vehicle collisions normally occurs in the fall and winter months, partially due to migration and shorter daylight hours. This wet spring and summer's hot weather and green grass in the state rights-of-way, however, seems...

District-wide crack seal project to begin

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Crews with Z and Z Seal Coating, Inc. and the Wyoming Department of Transportation are starting a district-wide crack sealing project Tuesday November 8th, weather permitting. Crews will start with Wyoming Highway 230 at mile markers 33-42 Tuesday afternoon. Various road sections will be impacted in Albany, Laramie and Carbon counties; crews will be moving to different locations based...

Seasonal trailer traffic restriction on Teton Pass

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Jackson, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers that WYO 22, Teton Pass is currently closed to trailer traffic due to weather conditions and is quickly approaching the seasonal closure of trailer traffic from Nov. 15 to April 1.  Any vehicles towing a trailer will be found in violation of running a road closure and subject to fines.    For alternative routes, contact...

WYDOT aims to meet Snowplow Priority Plan in upcoming winter despite staffing, supply chain challenges

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CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation wants to remind motorists about its Snowplow Priority Plan ahead of the upcoming winter season. The Snowplow Priority Plan prioritizes plowing efforts on busiest highways, like interstates, before rural routes. The plan helps to strategize plowing to maximize community connectivity while maintaining cost-effective operations. Road shoulders...