A legacy of litter cleanup: one family's decades-long dedication to ‘their’ Wyoming highway

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BUFFALO, WY – The adopt-a-highway sign is a symbol of pride in Wyoming, and for the Edwards family, they couldn’t agree more. It is also an opportunity to give back to a community that reaches beyond the city limits. For over thirty-four years, Jay and Betsy Edwards have been collecting litter along 4 miles of U.S.16 west of Buffalo near Hazelton Road. Twice a year, as soon as the snow melts off or...

DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving during Labor Day weekend in Fremont County

The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers from Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day, in Fremont County. “Let's end the summer season with a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. We're reminding everyone in Fremont County to never drive impaired, to buckle yourself and your loved ones, and always watch your speed,” said Lt. Kevin Rieman...

WYDOT will close eastbound off-ramp at Point of Rocks for paving tomorrow

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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. will be closing the eastbound off-ramp at the Point of Rocks Interchange, exit 130, on Interstate 80 for paving operations tomorrow, Tuesday August 26. Crews will be working on the top lift of pavement, and the work should last one day. There will be variable message signs directing...

Work to begin on I-25 and I-80 pedestrian bridges in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Crews with Wescom Inc. and the Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin work on the Interstate 25 and Interstate 80 pedestrian bridges in Cheyenne on Monday, weather permitting. Work will consist of new luminaires at both crossings and new overhead lighting along the I-25 pedestrian crossing. The pedestrian bridges are located at mile marker 13.23 on I-25 and mile marker 361.04...

Transportation Commission awards $22.7 million in highway contracts in August

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded $22.7 million in contracts for seven Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its August regular business meeting. The Commission awarded a $8.29 million bid to Idaho-based H-K Contractors, Inc., for combined projects involving asphalt paving, fencing, grading, traffic control and chip seal work on approximately...