WYDOT striping crews painting highways in northwest Wyoming

Wyoming Department of Transportation striping crews are out and about striping highways in central and northwest Wyoming, and the crews are asking for help from drivers.

"We really need people to give us a brake," said WYDOT rural striping foreman Dan Hahn of Lander. "It's been a bit crazy out here."

WYDOT's urban striping crew started its spring striping in March, and WYDOT's rural crew launched their spring/summer striping season Monday.

"We are focusing our efforts on highways south of Wind River Canyon right now, especially with the wet weather we've been receiving," Hahn said.

Hahn offers tips for drivers and citizens who encounter WYDOT striping crews:

• Decrease speed (the law requires it);
• Pay attention to digital message boards near the striping operation;
• Do not pass in and out of striping equipment. If possible and if it's safe and legal, pass all vehicles at once;
• Don't forget it is now law (thanks to passage of the new move over law) that drivers must slow down (20 mph below the posted speed limit) when approaching WYDOT vehicles/workers with flashing yellow lights.

For information about WYDOT's work, contact WYDOT public relations specialist Cody Beers at (307) 431-1803.