2022 Releases

August 26 2022

Bridge repair at the I-90/US16 Interchange in Buffalo requiring short term road closure

Buffalo, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor S&S Builders, LLC have begun work to repair damages to a bridge on I-90 in Buffalo. The bridge was damaged in July of 2021 when a high-profile truck traveling southbound on US 14/16 struck a portion of the I-90 Bridge causing damage to the structure. The damage to the bridge resulted in needing to close the driving lane of...

August 26 2022

Thermoplastic marking operation to begin in Northeast Wyoming

Sheridan, Wyo. –The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Traffic Safety Services will be placing thermoplastic markings in various locations around northeast Wyoming. Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 29 in Sheridan on I-90 at the Piney Creek Interchange. This mobile operation will move quickly beginning in Sheridan and moving east to Newcastle. Highways include portions...

August 25 2022

Chip seal projects to continue in northeast Wyoming

Sheridan, Wyo – Chip seal operations in northeast Wyoming will resume beginning August 26, 2022. WYDOT and its contractor, Bituminous Paving Inc., will resume chip sealing operations after a two week required break to accommodate the heavy motorcycle traffic associated with the Sturgis Rally. Work will resume on WYO 24 near Devils Tower on August 26 and 27 and then move to US 16 in Moorcroft on August...

August 25 2022

Transportation Commission awards almost $19.3 million in contracts in August

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $19.3 million in contracts for five Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its August 18 business meeting. A bid of almost $1.7 million was awarded to Sheridan-based Advanced Electrical Contracting, Inc. for a project that involves electrical work, sidewalk, curb and gutter and other work at various locations...

August 25 2022

I-80 Exit 142 on and off ramps, crossroad, will be closed Friday

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from H-K Contractors Inc., will be closing the Interstate 80 exit 142 on and off ramps, as well as the crossroad under the bridge, for grading and paving operations. WYDOT asks motorists to avoid the area if possible during the closure. The closure is scheduled to last one day. The interchange will be inaccessible during...