Retaining wall project begins in July on US 14 in Shell Canyon

June 20, 2018

A $1.8 million project to replace timber retaining walls with mechanically-stabilized earth (MSE) retaining walls is scheduled to begin in early July on US 14 through Shell Canyon.

The project, east of Greybull, "consists of removing two timber crib walls and replacing them with MSE walls," according to Wyoming Department of Transportation resident engineer Michael Miller of Basin.

Miller said Cowley (Wyo.) prime contractor Wilson Brothers Construction plans to begin work in Shell Canyon after the July 4 holiday.

"During work, there will be single-lane traffic past each wall location. Traffic delays of up to five minutes are expected at each location," Miller said.

The US 14 wall construction locations are at mileposts 23.13 and 24.73, between 23 and 25 miles east of Greybull.

Contract completion date is Oct. 31, 2018.

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