Road work to begin on US 85 north of Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin a project to resurface 12 miles of US 85 north of Cheyenne, replace a structure, and replace several pipes under the road.

Work will start May 6 and will be from MM 35 to MM 47.

Work on pipes, culverts, and a stock pass at MM 42.4 will begin first and will continue through August. 

In all, six pipes, one box culvert, and one stock pass will undergo construction. During this phase, no more than two structures will be worked on at a time. Temporary traffic controls will be in place at each work area.

Paving on the section will begin in September after Labor Day. All work will wrap up in October.

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