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Wyoming Department of Transportation Press Releases

1,474 Press Releases
  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 00:06 GMT

    Windstorms cause almost 40 blow-over crashes in three days

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The ongoing high wind event has caused 39 vehicles to crash on Wyoming highways so far this week, especially Dec. 9-11. With winter being the state’s windiest months, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Highway Patrol want …

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  • Published on December 5, 2025 - 17:40 GMT

    WYDOT urges drivers to stop racing road closure gates this winter season

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation urges drivers to stop racing highway road closure gates this winter season. WYDOT has experienced an increase in road closure gate crashes and near misses in recent winters as drivers try to race …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 19:55 GMT

    Wyoming Aeronautics Commission to meet Dec. 9-10

    CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Aeronautics Commission will meet Dec. 9-10, 2025, at the Wyoming Department of Transportation Headquarters, 5300 Bishop Blvd., in Cheyenne. The business meeting and workshop will take place in the I-80 Room of the WYDOT-U …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

    Dubois-area erosion control project to protect U.S. 26/287

    A $398,000 erosion control project is nearly complete south of Dubois.  The scope of work included placement of large rock and fence replacement along the Big Wind River, including seeding/erosion control, grading, traffic control and clearing/grubbing …

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  • Published on December 4, 2025 - 18:16 GMT

    Community groups will be clearing vegetation on WYO 390

    JACKSON, Wyo.  Local community companies have collaborated with the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Teton County to give drivers more sight distance to reduce wildlife collisions on Wyoming State Highway 390, the Village Road. Several local …

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  • Published on December 2, 2025 - 20:27 GMT

    WY130 Seasonal Closure

    LARAMIE, Wyo. —Wyoming Highway 130 through the high country of the Snowy Range has officially closed for the season. Wyoming Department of Transportation crews in Laramie and Saratoga decided current road conditions warranted closing the section of WYO 130 …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    DUI Task Force to focus on impaired driving during Thanksgiving holiday weekend in Fremont County

    The Fremont County DUI Task Force will be in operation and patrolling for impaired drivers from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 30. "Enjoy your holiday, and please drive sober," said Wyoming Department of Transportation senior public …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Transportation Commission awards six highway contracts in November

    CHEYENNE, Wyo. – At its November regular business meeting, the Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded six contracts valued at approximately $24.3 million for Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects. The Commission awarded a bid valued …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    WYDOT to close US 14A for the season

    Sheridan, Wyo – The popular scenic byway over the Bighorn Mountains will close on Monday, December 1, at noon. The Wyoming Department of Transportation seasonally closes U.S. 14A - a 22-mile stretch of scenic mountain road over the Bighorns in north- …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Wyoming 120 highway project work suspended until spring south of Meeteetse

    Completion of an $8.24 million highway improvement project will occur next spring on Wyoming 120 between Meeteetse and the Gooseberry Rest Area.   The project begins at milepost 38.086 (just north of the Gooseberry Rest Area) and extends 13.3 miles north …

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  • Published on November 26, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Broadway Street bridge project delays point toward mid- to late-December opening in Thermopolis

    Work remains on the Broadway Street bridge in Thermopolis, and the contractor is aiming for a mid- to late-December bridge opening for traffic between East Thermopolis and Thermopolis.   In the meantime, the Broadway Street bridge (crossing the Bighorn …

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  • Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

    Etna school crossing moved to new location

    The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to remind drivers of the new school crossing location in Etna and encourage drivers to take note, slow down and obey all signs and speed limits. Wyoming Department of Transportation, in collaboration with …

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  • Published on November 20, 2025 - 23:55 GMT

    Speed limit change in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel

    GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation has adjusted the speed limit from 35 MPH to 50 MPH in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River. After working closely with consultants and the Wyoming Highway Patrol, crews reviewed …

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  • Published on November 19, 2025 - 21:12 GMT

    Wyoming airports largely unaffected by FAA-mandated airline reduction ahead of busy holiday season

    CHEYENNE, Wyo.  – Despite national headlines and a temporary 6 percent reduction in flight capacity ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration at several of the nation’s busiest airports, Wyoming’s commercial air service has remained largely stable. …

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  • Published on November 14, 2025 - 23:41 GMT

    Wyoming Transportation Commission to meet November 19th and 20th

    CHEYENNE, Wyo – The Wyoming Transportation Commission will meet Wednesday, November 19th for department reports and an education session beginning at 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, November 20th for its regular business meeting beginning at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom and …

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  • Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:25 GMT

    Fish Creek bridge construction updates

    Update: Nov. 12 JACKSON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp began paving operations on the Fish Creek Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 near Wilson today and the work will carry through tomorrow. Once …

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  • Published on November 14, 2025 - 21:25 GMT

    Fish Creek Bridge is now open

    JACKSON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp have completed work on the Fish Creek Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 near Wilson today and the bridge is now open. Crews have removed the detour through Wilson …

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  • Published on November 11, 2025 - 01:28 GMT

    Fish Creek bridge construction update

    JACKSON, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Reiman Corp are continuing with work on the Fish Creek Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 near Wilson. The work, which began last Wednesday, is progressing on schedule despite …

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  • Published on November 5, 2025 - 01:20 GMT

    Westbound I-80 traffic will detour through Green River Thursday morning

    GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be detouring the westbound Interstate 80 traffic through the town of Green River beginning Thursday, Nov. 6 beginning at 9 a.m. to survey and take measurements on the recently installed …

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  • Published on November 5, 2025 - 01:20 GMT

    Interchange Road railroad bridge will close tomorrow for pavement repairs

    ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from R & D Sweeping will be closing the Union Pacific Railroad bridge on Interchange Road between Sewer Plant Road and Westgate Drive in Rock Springs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m …

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