Two sections of I-80 near Rawlins to see road work

RAWLINS, Wyo. – Two road work projects on Interstate 80 on either side of Rawlins are scheduled to begin this month and continue for much of the construction season.

The first project is in the eastbound lanes of I-80 from Creston Junction to the Sweetwater/Carbon County line (MM 188.62 to 199.05).

The second is in the eastbound lanes of I-80 in the vicinity of Fort Steele, or MM 227.5 to 233.76.

As with all construction work, timelines are dependent on weather. Each project is broken down below:

Creston Junction

The Creston Junction project will involve bridge repair and a new layer of pavement in the eastbound lanes, and mirrors work performed in 2017 in the westbound lanes.

Crews with Simon Contractors will begin constructing crossover ramps around April 10, causing lane closures in both the eastbound and westbound directions during daylight hours. Work zone speed limits will be in effect.

In mid-May, all I-80 traffic in the work area will be moved to the westbound lanes in a two-lane head-to-head configuration. That pattern will remain in place until work is complete in late August.

Fort Steele

Like at Creston Junction, work in the Fort Steele area will involve bridge repair and new pavement on the road surface in the eastbound lanes. Drivers will also see a similar traffic pattern through the work zone.

Crews with Lewis & Lewis Inc. will begin constructing crossover ramps this month, with lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes of I-80 during daylight hours and work zone speed limits in effect.

In May, traffic will be switched to the westbound lanes in a two-lane head-to-head configuration until construction is complete at the end of August.

During the 2019 construction season, construction will return to the area, but in the westbound lanes.