DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving during Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Fremont County

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30. "Enjoy your holiday, and please drive sober," said Wyoming Department of Transportation senior public relations specialist Cody Beers of Riverton. "I've heard negative comments recently about the DUI Task Force stopping drivers  on our Fremont County roads. Bottom...

Speed limit change in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation has adjusted the speed limit from 35 MPH to 50 MPH in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River. After working closely with consultants and the Wyoming Highway Patrol, crews reviewed the lighting in the westbound tunnel, evaluating the current level of visibility for drivers to establish a safe driving speed. “We wanted to make...

Etna school crossing moved to new location

The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers of the new school crossing location in Etna and encourage drivers to take note, slow down and obey all signs and speed limits. Wyoming Department of Transportation, in collaboration with Lincoln County School District Number 2, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office and the Wyoming Highway Patrol have relocated the school crosswalk...

Wyoming airports largely unaffected by FAA-mandated airline reduction ahead of busy holiday season

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – Despite national headlines and a temporary 6 percent reduction in flight capacity ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration at several of the nation’s busiest airports, Wyoming’s commercial air service has remained largely stable. Travelers can confidently book flights to and from Wyoming as federal operations are returning to normal during the government’s reopening process....

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet November 19th and 20th

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, November 19th for department reports and an education session beginning at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 20th for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached...