News Releases

October 14 2026

Clarification regarding Presidential Executive Order and Wyoming law on dyed diesel fuel

STATEWIDE – The Wyoming Department of Transportation offers the following clarification regarding the Presidential Order: Emergency Tax Relief on Dyed Diesel, for clarity and Wyoming law on dyed diesel fuel. The Oct. 5 Presidential Executive Order focuses on federal tax collection for red-dyed diesel fuel. The order does not supersede Wyoming statute 39-17-208, which prohibits driving with dyed diesel...

October 14 2026

WYDOT invites citizens to review potential solutions for Wind River Canyon resiliency

Riverton and Thermopolis, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation invites citizens to learn about potential solutions being considered through the Wind River Canyon Resiliency Study. Public feedback and technical work have helped the study team understand safety, travel, and infrastructure needs throughout the canyon. At a pair of public meetings in October in Riverton and Thermopolis, the study...

October 12 2026

Agencies warn drivers to be on the lookout for wildlife south of Kemmerer

KEMMERER, Wyo. As the construction season winds down for the winter, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) would like to warn drivers traveling on US 189 south of Kemmerer that the wildlife crossings project that began earlier this year remains unfinished until crews can return in the spring to complete the work. “Although we have finished...

October 9 2026

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet October 14-15

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, October 14 for an education session beginning at 11:00 a.m., and on Thursday, October 15 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at WYDOT University, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne. The meeting's purpose is to address the topics noted on the attached agenda and vote upon them when appropriate....

October 9 2026

Repair work on Higley Boulevard overpass in Rawlins to begin next week

RAWLINS, Wyo. — Crews with Reiman Corporation will begin repairs next week on the Higley Boulevard overpass, which was struck by a semitruck on Interstate 80 in July. Mobilization will begin Monday, Oct. 12, and will require the closure of the westbound and eastbound passing lanes of Interstate 80 between mile markers 213 and 215. Concrete barriers will be installed to close the passing lanes, ensuring...