WYDOT, WHP urge motorists to pay attention when driving  

During the holidays, more motorists will be on the roads traveling to visit family and friends, making it even more important for drivers to pay attention when they get behind the wheel.   Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol officials are urging motorists to put distractions away and focus on driving to help reduce or eliminate fatalities associated with distracted driving....

WYDOT works to carry downward fatality trend into New Year

Fatalities on Wyoming’s roadways are down in 2018, and the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol are working to get the word out to drivers to finish out the year safely. “All of us at WYDOT family want to wish you a Happy New Year,” said Bill Panos, WYDOT director. “But remember to wear your seat belt, designate a driver, take a cab or use a ride service, if needed.” While...

WYDOT will have essential services during the holidays

The Wyoming Department of Transportation may have limited services during the upcoming holidays, but essential services will still be in place. WYDOT, like other state agencies, will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day. However, the Wyoming Highway Patrol, WHP dispatch and WYDOT maintenance crews will still be working to ensure the safety of the traveling public. “We’re thankful...

WYDOT’s Authorized Travel Program helps motorists get to their destinations

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has a program that would allow motorists to travel on certain sections of a closed road if authorities deem conditions are safe. WYDOT has been accepting applications for its authorized travel program since the fall.  Motorists typically apply around the fall to be prepared during the winter months when road closures occur. The WYDOT Authorized Travel program,...

Transportation Commission awards $28.7 million in highway contracts in December

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will add more lanes on WYO 50 in the southern section of Gillette to help accommodate increased traffic flow. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded Simon Contractors, of Cheyenne, an $8.1 million contract for the work. The commission awarded that and five other contracts totaling $28.7 million at its recent meeting. For the work on WYO 50 in Campbell...