News Releases

Overnight Interstate closure will allow for sewer installation and road repair

CASPER – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close a section of Interstate 25 within the current Casper construction area from 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 through 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20. All interstate traffic will be detoured. The closure is necessary for the installation of new sewer lines across the interstate and the repair of potholes along the live traffic lanes within the construction...

UPDATED - WYDOT closing eastbound I-80 on and off ramps in Wamsutter for paving on Monday

9/14/2026 UPDATE: Due to delays in receiving materials, the closure of the eastbound Interstate 80 Exit 173 on and off ramps will be extended through tomorrow. Crews will continue to work throughout today, but the on and off ramps will be opened this evening at dusk and remain open overnight. Crews will close the on and off ramps tomorrow morning for work and reopen by the end of tomorrow. See original...

WYDOT crews finish paving, will be conducting striping and shoulder work on WYO 22

JACKSON, Wyo.  The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Avail Valley Construction have wrapped up paving operations on sections of Wyoming State Highway 22 in Teton County and will begin grinding some rough areas starting this Sunday evening, Sept. 13. The grinding work is scheduled to last for 2-3 nights. Drivers should expect to see short areas of single-lane traffic...

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet September 16-17

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, Sept. 16 for an education session beginning at 2:00 p.m., and on Thursday, Sept. 17 for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and in person at WYDOT University, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne. The purpose of the meeting is to address the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda and vote upon them when...

New Teton Pass safe driving program expected this fall

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JACKSON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is in the early stages of developing the WY22 SAFE PASS program, a self-certification program to improve driver education and awareness of the challenges of mountain pass driving. The program will require drivers operating recreational vehicles, towing trailers or vehicles who have a gross vehicle weight and/or a gross vehicle weight rating of...