Delays likely during temporary interchange closures on I-80 at exit 221

RAWLINS, Wyo. — Travelers on Interstate 80 planning to use the east Sinclair interchange (exit 221) can expect delays this week as crews with McGarvin-Moberly Construction and the Wyoming Department of Transportation begin placing a wearing course on the interchange.

A wearing course helps preserve the structure in addition to providing extra traction. This work will primarily take place on Thursday and Friday, July 8-9, and necessitates the closure of the interchange for about 4-5 hours each morning. A detour will be in place for motorists needing to use the interchange during each temporary closure. Eastbound motorists wanting to use the interchange should use exit 219 as an alternate route to Sinclair.

This work is part of a pavement and bridge rehabilitation project on I-80 east of Sinclair, between mile markers 221-227.5, that first started earlier this spring. Current traffic patterns on I-80, including head-to-head lanes, will remain in place during this portion of the project.

The overall project is expected to be complete in early 2022. All WYDOT project scheduling is subject to change, including due to weather conditions or material availability.  

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