Pedestrian bridge in Cheyenne to temporarily open

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The pedestrian bridge over Interstate 25 near McCormick Junior High School will reopen today. The bridge was temporarily closed on February 6th due to concerns about the worsening condition of one of the concrete pillars. Crews with Reiman Corp. and the Wyoming Department of Transportation worked quickly to design and install temporary shoring that will ensure safe, unrestricted usage...

WYDOT, AG’s Office warn about recent online scam, give safety tips

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation’s Compliance and Investigation program, in partnership with the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Protection and Antitrust, want to warn the public about an ongoing online scam. The state received reports of a business named “J&P Trailers” reportedly based in Cheyenne advertising trailers for sale on websites like Facebook or Craigslist....

Transportation Commission awards nearly $79.79 million in contracts in February

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded almost $79.79 million in contracts for 10 Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its February 16 regular business meeting. The commission awarded an almost $57.67 million bid to Minnesota-based Ames Construction, Inc. for a group of projects involving bridge replacements, concrete surfacing, grading, traffic control,...

Massive drifts cause extended closure of I-80

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Despite long hours and hard work by Wyoming Department of Transportation snowplow operator crews, massive drifting along Interstate 80 has prompted the closure to extend through tomorrow, Feb. 24. After working through the night, crews will reevaluate conditions in the morning to determine an updated estimated reopening time based on current conditions and forecasted weather, especially...

Work will begin on Uinta Drive in Green River

The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Casper Electric, will be working along Uinta Drive starting this Monday, Feb. 27, as part of a signal and intersection upgrade project.  On Monday, crews plan to begin work on removing various sections of sidewalk near the intersections along Uinta Drive, tentatively and weather permitting. Motorists are urged to be aware of various...