Guardrail being upgraded in Hot Springs, Washakie counties

Four bridges are receiving safety improvements east of Ten Sleep on US 16, and a 14-foot width restriction is in place across the bridges.

The 14-foot width restriction is in place on the project to allow the contractor to install a temporary concrete barrier to protect workers while new bridge railing and guardrail are being installed, said Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Dan McAfee of Worland.

“Please drive careful near the work zones and watch for construction workers. Give them a brake,” McAfee said.

Prime contractor on the $951,000 project is HL Construction Inc., of Billings. HL's scope of work includes grading, removal and replacement of guardrail, bridge railing modifications and other work in Hot Springs and Washakie counties.

Contract completion date is Oct. 31.