US 14A scenic mountain pass to open early for the season

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Sheridan, Wyo – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is set to open US 14A by noon on Friday, May 17.  This year’s early opening is due to the unseasonably low snowfall this past winter. Accumulated snow depths and drifting on US14A were significantly lower than previous years, which allowed maintenance crews from Burgess Junction to begin work on snow removal earlier than normal.  WYDOT typically...

Brief closure on Whitney Road in Cheyenne to begin tomorrow

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Reiman Corp. and Aztec Construction will be closing a portion of Whitney Road between US Highway 30/East Lincolnway and the US30 service road tomorrow, May 15, weather permitting. Crews will be paving through the Whitney and US30 intersection. During the closure, the north service road will be open as a detour for the traveling public....

WYDOT and City of Casper give update on Poplar St. repairs

Sinkhole at 14th Street caused by collapsed stormwater pipeline. Casper, Wyo. (May 14, 2024) – A large hole opened up underneath WYO 220 (Poplar Street) near the intersection of 14th Street forcing the closure of the street between 13th Street and CY Avenue the evening of May 13. Today, crews with the City of Casper and WYDOT are working to fix the issue which affected the southbound lanes. It’s estimated...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet May 15th and 16th  

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, May 15th for department reports beginning at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 16th for its regular business meeting beginning at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom and in person at 3200 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the...

Pine Bluffs Rest Area on I-80 will close for cleaning

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Pine Bluffs Rest Area near mile marker 401 on Interstate 80 will be temporarily closed on Wednesday and Thursday, May 15 and 16, due to deep cleaning. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday and will remain closed through Thursday while cleaning and maintenance take place. Facilities, including restrooms and tourist information areas, and parking will remain closed to the...