Public meeting scheduled for I-25/I-80 interchange project

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will be hosting a public scoping meeting to discuss potential improvements to the I-25/I-80 interchange in Cheyenne. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 7 pm in the WYDOTU training building (Bldg. 6568) at WYDOT Headquarters, 5300 Bishop Blvd. in Cheyenne.  

The intent of this open house-style meeting is to present the project's purpose and need, history, and issues; and to obtain public input on any transportation, environmental, and socioeconomic issues, as well as any other concerns the public may have. Comments received at the meeting will be considered in the environmental assessment being prepared for this study.

The I-25/I-80 interchange is a critical hub in the movement of people and goods on a local, regional, and national level. With no major improvements made to the interchange since its construction in the 1960s, its small loop ramps and short deceleration and acceleration lanes contribute to crashes. An updated interchange design is needed to facilitate the safe movement of vehicles to local destinations and beyond, and to support Cheyenne’s development goals. 

This scoping meeting is a critical component of the process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires agencies to integrate environmental and community values into their decision making processes by considering the potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of the proposed action.  For more information about NEPA, visit www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa. 

The public is invited to attend the meeting anytime during the hours noted above. WYDOT officials and other study team members will be on-hand to answer questions and discuss any concerns the public may have. 

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