WYDOT reminds citizens to apply for forage permits

Sheridan, Wyo –The Wyoming Department of Transportation is issuing a reminder that citizens wishing to harvest hay from the state rights-of-way must first obtain a forage permit from WYDOT. The forage permit allows permit holders to mow and collect the forage free of charge through to Oct. 1. Adjacent landowners to WYDOT’s rights-of-way have until April 1 to file for a forage permit, after that permits...

WYDOT to resume work on Sheridan’s Main Street the week of April 1

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Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Oftedal Construction will begin work on the second phase of the Downtown Sheridan Main Street project on Monday, April 1 – weather permitting.  Phase II will include the blocks between Loucks Street and Coffeen Avenue/Burkitt Street. Phase II is a continuation of last year’s project and will include replacing water lines,...

Paving operations to resume on I90 west of the Wyoming state line

Sundance, Wyo – Motorists traveling I-90 between the Wyoming/South Dakota state line and Sundance will be encountering several paving and bridge repair operations over the next several months. The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Croell Inc. are scheduled to complete paving operations on I90 from the Wyoming South Dakota state line west to mile marker 202. This work will also...

WYDOT awarded federal grant for smarter work zones

CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced the Wyoming Department of Transportation was awarded a $1.5 million Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation grant. The competitive discretionary grant will be used to create smarter work zones through connected vehicle programs. Through the Situation Data Exchange, WYDOT will be able to communicate directly...

Night work, lane closures expected for Thursday evening, lane shifts to take place Friday

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, will be installing the signal mast arms for the new traffic signal at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway 22 and Wyoming State Highway 390 this Thursday evening, March 21, weather permitting.  In addition, traffic will see lane shifts Friday, March 22, with traffic lanes shifting to the wildlife bridge...