Newcastle Marginal project completed on time

NEWCASTLE - A project to repave a portion of the US 16 truck bypass in Newcastle, and to rebuild the four-way stop at US 85 Intersection and Port of Entry Intersection was completed on time. 

The pavement overlay extending from Dixon Brother’s Trucking to the Port of Entry and US 16 extending from 2nd Street to the West End Bar and Grill took the majority of the summer season. The project also included rebuilding two intersections. The bypass intersection at the Port of Entry and the four-way intersection of US 16 and 85. In addition, the project included the upgrading of sidewalks to meet ADA (American with Disabilities Act) standards along Seneca Street just west of the WYDOT offices east to the four-way intersection.  

Over the next few months there will be occasional impacts to traffic as contractors tie up some loose ends installing signs, fencing and traffic markers, but the roadway itself is complete.  

Access to all businesses was maintained throughout the project period. Contractors took two weeks off in August to accommodate the heavy traffic associated with this year's Sturgis Rally. 

This project was estimated to cost $5.6 million and was completely funded by the 10-cent gas tax passed by the state several years ago.

For information regarding this release please contact Laura Dalles, District 4 public involvement specialist at (307) 674-2356 or (307) 752-3022.