Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet March 17 and 18

The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet via video conference (only) March 17 and 18. The commission will meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, to hear the results of WYDOT’s FY20 Financial and Compliance Audit. A representative from McGee, Hearne, & Paiz, LLC, certified public accounts, will present the audit results. The commission will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, to hear WYDOT’s...

WYDOT urges motorists to stay safe during upcoming winter storm 

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is urging the public to be prepared and plan ahead if they travel this weekend during the forecasted winter storm.  The storm is expected to impact several parts of the state, with snowfall amounts ranging from 6-plus inches to up to 18 inches of snow with strong, gusty winds.  The bulk of the storm is expected to affect Wyoming Saturday through Monday. Forecasts...

Lusk Driver Services Office closed today

Due to winter weather conditions, the Driver Services Office in Lusk will be closed today. However, motorists can visit the Torrington office to conduct business. For a complete listing of all Driver Services office, visit WYDOT's website.  

US14/16/20 single-lane closure planned for Cody tunnels on March 10

A single-lane traffic closure is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, at the tunnels west of Cody on US14/16/20. "Lighting and structural inspections will take place between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.," said Wyoming Department of Transportation district traffic engineer Jack Hoffman of Basin. Traffic control during the single-lane closure will be handled by Cody's WYDOT maintenance crew. Drivers are advised...

Waltman Rest Area reopens following repairs

Waltman Rest Area between Shoshoni and Casper has reopened, effectively immediately, following repairs outside of the facility. "The rest area is open for public use," said WYDOT foreman Chad Shaffer of Shoshoni. "We appreciate everyone's patience with the short-term closure." For information about this news release, please contact Cody Beers, WYDOT public relations specialist, at (307) 431-1803.