Campaign/advertising signs not allowed in state rights-of-way

The Wyoming Department of Transportation today issued a reminder that advertising signs cannot be placed in the state right-of-way. "With the upcoming elections, we’ve seen an increase in the number of signs our maintenance crews are having to remove from the right-of-way fence or from the right-of-way itself,” said WYDOT area maintenance supervisor Clint Huckfeldt of Thermopolis. “Wyoming law and...

Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to meet August 16

CHEYENNE, Wyo. —The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet via videoconference for its regular business meeting on August 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the business meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics on the attached meeting agenda. To join the meeting or to view the meeting materials, visit the Aeronautics website  and click on the corresponding hyperlink.  You...

Traffic signal on Sheridan's Coffeen Avenue to be upgraded

Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation Commission recently awarded Advanced Electrical Contracting, Inc. of Sheridan, a contract to upgrade a traffic signal on Coffeen Avenue in Sheridan for the amount of $647,060.40.  Funds for this project came from the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, August 15.  The signal located at Coffeen Avenue and Lowell...

Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame Names 2022 Inductee

The Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame (WAHF) and the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission have named John B. Cooksey the 2022 inductee into the Wyoming Aviation Hall of Fame. Awarded posthumously, Cooksey is recognized for his stellar and lengthy career as a flight instructor and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated flight examiner in Wyoming. At the outbreak of World War II, Cooksey joined the Naval...

WYDOT to present upcoming projects and funding opportunities in Johnson County

Buffalo, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation District Four will be meeting with the City of Buffalo and the Johnson County Commission on August 16, 2022 to present their annual State Transportation Improvement Plan.  The presentation will include information on local projects and discuss future project funding.  The STIP is a six-year program approved by the transportation commission. It...