News Releases

July 15 2026

Emergency road repair forces I-80 closure

The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed Interstate 80 late yesterday to perform some emergency roadway patching. WYDOT crews were notified late Tuesday afternoon of some extensive pavement damage on a patched bridge section on Interstate 80 near Patrick Draw at mile marker 146. The damaged pavement was within a construction project east of Rock Springs, in head-to-head traffic. To ensure public...

July 13 2026

WYDOT District 4 expands seasonal paving operations into Johnson and Sheridan Counties

SHERIDAN, Wyo. Maintenance crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 4 will begin seasonal paving operations in Johnson County on Monday, July 20, weather permitting. These essential repairs target roadway damage caused by winter frost, snow removal, and heavy traffic wear to ensure the continued safety and efficiency of the region's highways. Paving operations are a critical...

July 13 2026

WYDOT to begin work on realignment of East Ridge Road in Sheridan County

SHERIDAN, WY – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and its contractor, Simon Contractors, have begun work on the realignment and paving of East Ridge Road just south of the city landfill. WYDOT awarded Sheridan County a $2.3 million Commission Road Improvement Program (CRIP) grant to assist with funding of this project. CRIP is a discretionary funding grant established by the Wyoming Transportation...

July 13 2026

Interstate 80 truck parking area project begins

EVANSTON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Whitaker Construction, have been mobilizing equipment in preparation for the reconstruction of the truck parking outside of Evanston. Beginning today, July 13th, crews will be closing access to both the eastbound and westbound truck parking areas at mile marker 6 near the Bear River exit in Evanston. Crews will be cleaning...

July 10 2026

Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet July 16

CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Thursday, July 16, for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. Please note that this will be a virtual-only meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to address and vote upon, when appropriate, the topics noted on the attached meeting agenda. To join the business meeting virtually, or to view the meeting materials, visit the Transportation...