Electronic variable speed limit signs project begins this month west of Cody

Installation of electronic variable speed limit signs is scheduled to begin next week along US 14/16/20 west of Cody.

"The project includes installation of electronic variable speed limit signs from the U.S. Forest Service boundary (milepost 27.8) to the Buffalo Bill Dam Parking Area (milepost 44.45) between the east gate of Yellowstone National Park and Cody," according to Todd Frost, Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer in Cody.

Variable speed limits were instituted several years ago to accommodate migrating wildlife along US 14/16/20, with daytime speed limits of 65 mph and nighttime speed limits of 55 mph.

"When the new signs are installed, the speed limits on the signs will change automatically at dusk and sunrise," Frost said.

Prime contractor on the $260,000 project is Modern Electric Co., of Casper. Contract completion date is June 30, 2019.

Frost said the contractor plans to install conduit, sign foundations and electrical service points in the project work zone this fall. "The electric items will not be delivered until March 2019 and will be installed when they arrive," Frost said. "Most of the work will occur off the roadway. Motorists should expect reduced speed limits through the work zones."

For information about WYDOT's work, contact WYDOT public relations specialist Cody Beers at (307) 431-1803.