Project replacing thermoplastic markings district-wide to begin Wednesday

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Crews with S&L Industrial and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will replace worn-out thermoplastic markings in various locations throughout southeastern Wyoming starting Wednesday.

Left- and right-turn arrows, lane-drop arrows, crosswalk striping and stop bars for areas like railroad crossings (RXR) are some examples of roadway markings that are made with thermoplastic.

The plastic markings last longer than paint, make intersections safer and reduce the amount of maintenance needed.

“That means fewer disruptions for the traveling public and less time our striping crews are out there placing themselves in high-traffic areas,” said Wayne Shenefelt, WYDOT resident engineer for the project.

Weather permitting, the majority of the replacements will be occurring first in Cheyenne, followed by Laramie and then crews will wrap up in Sinclair. The thermoplastic replacement locations are below:

LARAMIE COUNTY

• Various intersections along WYO 212 (College Drive) including the Interstate 25 interchange
• Various intersections along US 30 (Lincolnway) including at on- and off-ramps to Interstate 80 and I-25
• The I-25 and Randall Interchange
• Various markings along US 85, WYO 219, WYO 210 and WYO 211

ALBANY COUNTY

• The Snowy Range Road intersection of WYO 230 in Laramie as well as some markings west of the Laramie area
• Various markings on US 287 in northern Laramie as well as some markings south of the Laramie area
• Various locations in intersections along US 30 (Grand Avenue) in Laramie

CARBON COUNTY

• The railroad crossing on WYO 76 in Sinclair

Motorists should anticipate potential delays from short lane closures, large equipment and other activity in and around the intersections.

For information about this news release, contact WYDOT District 1 public information specialist Jordan Achs at (30) 745-2142. For the latest road conditions, visit WYDOT's 511 website, call 5-1-1, or download the Wyoming 511 app. Follow District 1 on Facebook and on Twitter.