2023 Releases

June 27 2023

Chip seal project could cause delays in Laramie

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Motorists around Laramie may experience delays as a chip sealing project begins on Thursday, June 29th, weather permitting. Chip sealing helps preserve the pavement and improves pavement traction. This chip seal project is a continuation from last year in the same area. Crews with Knife River will begin work on Wyoming Highway 230 at mile marker 2.5 and will end at mile marker 11.5...

June 26 2023

WYDOT begins work on La Barge Road, WYO 150 south of Evanston

Rock Springs, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Avail Valley Construction, LLC are conducting resurfacing work south on WYO 372, south of the WYO 28 intersection, from mileposts 17 to 26. Work will begin this week. Beginning tomorrow, June 27, crews will begin hot-in-place recycling operations, where the pavement will be milled and re-used to pave the...

June 26 2023

Fremont County DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving during the July 4th holiday weekend

This July 4th holiday weekend, the Fremont County DUI Task Force will conduct impaired driving enforcement operations. Local law enforcement will be out in force looking for impaired drivers between Friday, June 30, and Tuesday, July 4. DUI Task Force members remind Fremont County residents and visitors to follow all traffic laws and never drive impaired. “Enjoy the fourth of July holiday with family...

June 23 2023

Fremont County DUI Task Force arrests 4 for DUI during Lander Brewfest weekend operation

A Fremont County multi-agency impaired driving enforcement operation conducted operations to coincide with SafeRide and the Lander Brewfest on June 9-10, with the operation resulting in 136 traffic stops, 4 arrests of impaired drivers, and 6 controlled substance arrests. While the Fremont County DUI Task Force prioritizes impaired driving, officers, deputies and troopers issued 28 speeding citations,...

June 22 2023

WYDOT to meet with Sweetwater County Commission, gather public input on projects

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be meeting with the Sweetwater County Commission on July 5, during their regular meeting to share information on local projects. The public is invited to attend. The meeting agenda and a link to watch the meeting online is available at the Sweetwater County Commission website, at https://www.sweetwatercountywy.gov/departments/board_of_county_commissioners/index.php...