Chip seal operations underway on Western Wyoming highways

Rock Springs, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be working on road improvements on WYO 410 through Mountain View and on Wasatch Boulevard in Evanston.

Chip seal work is scheduled for WYO 410 tentatively on Aug. 24. Crews will then move to Wasatch Boulevard tentatively on Aug. 25. The project schedule is subject to change.

“Chip sealing is a treatment used on roadways to extend the life of a pavement, making it more durable and protecting the surface from water. Chip seals can be used as a standalone measure, or following new construction,” WYDOT Public Relations Specialist Stephanie Harsha said.

During chip seal operations near Mountain View, traffic will be carried through the work areas at reduced speeds on a single lane using flaggers and pilot cars. Drivers are advised to obey all traffic control signs and plan accordingly for delays that will occur through the work zones.  Delays are expected to last 10 to 20 minutes at a time.

During chip seal operations on Wasatch Boulevard traffic will be reduced to head-to-head traffic using chevrons. Drivers should expect reduced speeds and potential delays. WYDOT would like to remind drivers to be aware of roadside workers and sudden turning movements and obey all traffic control devices and signs.

The chip seal operations are part of a district-wide job that was awarded to Intermountain Slurry Seal Inc. for about $2.3 million. The completion date for the work is set for Aug. 31.

Other areas WYDOT will have chip sealed are:

• Aug. 7-Aug. 8: US 89 Near Etna (MP 104.57 to MP 107.33)
• Aug. 8-Aug. 12: US 191 near Boulder (MP 72.19 to MP 91.96)
• Aug. 11-Aug. 12: WYO 28 East of Farson (MP 14.21 to MP 24.40)
• Aug. 14-Aug. 15: US 191 North of Rock Springs (MP 36.84 to MP 38.88)
• Aug. 15: US 189 near La Barge (MP 85.70 to MP 91.50)
• Aug. 16-Aug. 17: Lincoln County Rd 340, north of Opal (MP 0.00 to MP 10.00)
• Aug. 18: Lincoln County Rd 304, south of Kemmerer (MP 0.00 to MP 3.20)
• Aug. 19-Aug. 21: US 189 South of Kemmerer (MP 24.00 to MP 34.50)
• Aug. 22-Aug. 23: US 189 Lazeart Junction (MP 0.00 to MP 10.24)

In addition to the chip seal work, WYDOT crews will be commencing improvement work on WYO 414 this week with some ADA enhancements. More information will be available as crews progress with a schedule. The scope of the project will include some grading, milling, paving, widening and bridge deck repair work of about 2.69 miles of roadway on WYO 414 north of Urie.

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded the work to Kilgore Companies, doing business as Lewis & Lewis Inc., for about $1.7 million and the completion date is set for Oct. 31.

For more information on road construction, closures and weather conditions, motorists can visit WYDOT's 511 Travel and Information website.