Bighorn Mountain scenic pass opening for the season

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Sheridan, Wyo – One of Wyoming’s popular mountain passes will be opening for the season in time for Memorial Day travels. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will open U.S. 14A by noon on Thursday, May 22, weather permitting. Highway maintenance crews from Lovell and Burgess Junction have been clearing the highway of winter snow accumulations for the past few weeks. This task requires the use...

WYDOT motor grader vandalized on WYO 70 near Baggs

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BAGGS, Wyo. – A Wyoming Department of Transportation motor grader was vandalized over the weekend on Wyoming Highway 70 near Baggs. A concerned citizen reported the vandalism to an area Foreman. Upon investigation, the damage included windows and lights shot out along with all six tires. The initial estimated damage in parts alone is between $10,000-$15,000. Replacing the windows and other repairs...

Traffic will be routed through Green River for barrier repair tomorrow

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be routing eastbound Interstate 80 traffic through Green River on Flaming Gorge way tomorrow, May 20, at 9 a.m. to repair and realign struck concrete barriers. In addition, maintenance crews will be working in the closure area to address and repair some potholes. The traffic detour will be in place for about 4-5 hours while crews repair...

Crews will close Exit 130 off-ramp for milling operations

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. are moving forward with the Interstate 80 Point of Rocks construction project. With warming temperatures, crews are mobilizing quickly for milling and paving operations.  On Monday, May 19th, WYDOT and contract crews will be closing the westbound off-ramp at exit 130 near Point of...

WYDOT names new Aeronautics Administrator

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Shawn Burke has been selected as Administrator for the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Aeronautics Division, announced today by WYDOT Director Darin Westby. Burke holds a bachelor's degree in Airport Management and has spent more than 15 years in the aviation industry in both the public and private sector. He is passionate about aviation and is a certified pilot. He served as...