Road work continues on eight miles of I-80 west of Laramie

LARAMIE, Wyo. — Starting Monday, crews with Simon Contractors and the Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin work on about eight miles of Interstate 80 near Herrick Lane.

A continuation of a project that started last year, crews will begin with the turnaround areas used by maintenance and emergency services in the interstate median along mile markers 291.5-299.5 west of Laramie. Scheduled work includes milling, paving and dirt work.

Later this summer, crews will be finishing out the project with a wearing course on both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the interstate. The wearing course improves the friction, smoothness and durability of the driving surface.

Motorists should stay alert and slow down through the work zone, as reduced speed limits and lane closures are likely through portions of the project.

For information about this news release, contact WYDOT District 1 public information specialist Jordan Achs at (307) 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.