Howe Road railroad crossing to be temporarily closed next week

LARAMIE, Wyo. – The Union Pacific railroad crossing at Howe Road south of Laramie will close next week as crews repair the crossing.

The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, April 16, weather permitting, and will continue through Saturday, April 21, weather permitting.

Traffic will not be allowed across the railroad while work takes place.

However, drivers can go around the closure by using US 287, Skyline Road, and Soldier Springs Road.

Simon Contractors is the contractor for the project.

For information about this news release, contact WYDOT District 1 public information specialist Matt Murphy at (307) 745-2142.