2022 Releases

September 16 2022

Signs, other items not allowed on state-owned right of way fences

The Wyoming Department of Transportation today issued a reminder that all items, including signs and lights, cannot be placed in the state right of way or on state right of way fences. The state "right of way" is the strip of land next to the roadway that is either owned by the government, or held by the government through a permanent easement so the highway can legally pass through an area. This includes...

September 15 2022

Paving operations to begin on US 14 from Burgess Junction to Cutler Hill

Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor Mountain Construction will begin milling an eight mile section of US 14 between Burgess Junction and Cutler Hill beginning Monday, September 19. Milling will begin on the west end of the project at mile marker 57.27 and proceed east to mile marker 65.01. Hours of operation will run from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., during this...

September 15 2022

Pine Bluffs Rest Area on I-80 will close for cleaning and repairs

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Pine Bluffs Rest Area near mile marker 401 on I-80 will be temporarily closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 20th and 21st, due to deep cleaning and parking lot repairs. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Tuesday and will remain closed through Wednesday while repairs, cleaning and maintenance take place. Facilities, including restrooms and tourist information areas, and parking...

September 14 2022

Passing lanes pavement improvement project has started east of Shoshoni

Work is under way on passing lane paving improvements between Moneta and Waltman east of Shoshoni on US20/26. The $4.64 million project will include asphalt pavement surfacing, chip sealing, traffic control and other work on the entire width of the highway at seven sets of passing lanes, and inside the Waltman Rest Area. Prime contractor Knife River of Casper began work Sept. 6. "Motorists should expect...

September 14 2022

FREMONT COUNTY DUI TASK FORCE ARRESTS 9 FOR DUI DURING LABOR DAY OPERATION

Task Force also issues 33 speeding citations A Fremont County multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation over the Labor Day holiday weekend resulted in 267 traffic stops, 9 arrests of impaired drivers, and 6 controlled substance arrests. While the focus was on impaired driving, the task force issued 33 speeding citations, 49 citations for other offenses, and made 17 other arrests. The task...