WYDOT installs new wildlife crossing signage on Broadway in Jackson

Commuters and motorists in the Jackson area will be seeing new LED deer warning signs. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) recently replaced two original static deer warning signs with newer, LED-lit warning signs that are programmed to come on at night 30 minutes before sunset and 30 minutes after sunrise.  

The new signs are a collaborative effort between WYDOT, Teton County, town of Jackson and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation to reduce wildlife collisions and improve driver safety county-wide. The LED deer signs are a part of a comprehensive approach to addressing wildlife collisions. The installation of the signs follows the reduced speed limits on Broadway and an educational media campaign promoting ways to avoid collisions with wildlife.  

“These signs should make all motorists unfamiliar with the area aware and alert to avoid the potential conflict with wildlife. These signs also supplement the reduced speed limit. Right now the signs are programmed to come on nightly year-round, but in the future they could be adjusted for specific months of the year where there has been historically a higher crash trend with wildlife. The crash data seems to indicate that January through February show the peak occurrences,” WYDOT Traffic Engineer Darin Kaufman said.  

WYDOT is asking local drivers and commuters to take note of the new signs, be aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions during dawn and dusk hours.  

WYDOT also urges motorists to avoid distracted driving. Motorists should not not operate vehicles while talking on their cell phones, eating or engaging in any other activity that would take their eyes and mind off the road.  

For information about road closures and weather conditions, please visit WYDOT's 511 website.