Pavement improvement project begins north of Thermopolis

A $2 million pavement improvement project has started on US 20/WYO 789, about 7 miles north of Thermopolis.

Asphalt pavement milling started Monday.

The scope of work for prime contractor Mountain Construction Co., of Lovell includes milling of existing asphalt pavement, asphalt paving, chip sealing and other work on 6.8 miles of US 20/WYO 789. Chip-sealing only will take place on the first 2.2 miles of US 20, and a pavement overlay and chip seal will take place on the remaining 4.6 miles.

The Lucerne North project begins at milepost 139.8, about seven miles north of Thermopolis, and ends at milepost 146.6.

Motorists should expect delays of up to 20 minutes and reduced speed limits while paving is under way.

Contract completion is Oct. 31, 2019.

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