Wyoming Department of Transportation

Tue November 21, 2017

$13.9M North Federal Boulevard Project Is Scheduled to Begin in March 2018

A March 2018 start is tentatively scheduled for reconstruction of North Federal Boulevard in Riverton. S&S Builders LLC, of Gillette, was awarded the $13.9 million contract this month by the Wyoming Transportation Commission....

Wed November 08, 2017

Wyoming Commission OKs $13.9M Contract to Rebuild State Road, Repave I-80

The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $13.9 million contract to reconstruct 2 mi. of WYO 789 (North Federal Boulevard) in the west-central city of Riverton in Fremont County, to make upgrades on a state road that has not had a major rebuild in three decades....

Wed September 27, 2017

WTC Awards $30.3M in Highway Contracts in September

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will reconstruct 2 mi. of WYO 789 (North Federal Boulevard) in Riverton. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded S & S Builders LLC, of Gillette, a $13.9 million contract for the work at its meeting in September....

Lori Tobias - Fri September 01, 2017

WYDOT Redesigns Sheridan Interchange

Fifty odd years ago when the original Sheridan Interchange was built, it was a fine design for vehicles traveling 50 mph exiting and entering Sheridan, Wyo. Described as a “trumpet interchange,” it led vehicles traveling north in a complete circle when exiting into town....

Emily Buenzle - Mon August 21, 2017

U.S., State DOTs Talk Construction Logistics, Safety Ahead of Eclipse

In preparation for today's solar eclipse, U.S. DOT Secretary Elaine Chao released a statement addressing safety guidelines for those who plan to view the once-in-a-lifetime event. Chao said, "I hope everyone will follow the safety guidelines on how to view the eclipse without harming your eyes....

Thu July 27, 2017

Wyoming DOT to Stop Construction Ahead of Eclipse

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will stop road construction projects between August 17 and August 27 in preparation for an increased number of visitors coming to view the solar eclipse on August 21, 9News reported....

Wed July 19, 2017

WYDOT Closes County Bridge for Removal, Replacement

As of July 5, The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed the Peru Cutoff Bridge over the railroad on County Road 4-37 near Green River Wrecking and Salvage Yard. Business accesses will be maintained over the duration of the project....

Wed May 10, 2017

WYDOT to Commit $250M

Work continues on North Sheridan Interchange. Construction crews will soon start working on several projects throughout the state, which will improve the condition of the state's roadways and bridges and enhance safety and traffic flow....

Lori Tobias - Fri October 14, 2016

Crews Rehabilitate Walcott Junction in Wyoming

Work is under way on a repaving and bridge rehabilitation project of more than 6 mi. (9.7 km) of I-80 in southern Wyoming. The project has been in the works for the last six years or so, said Ralph Tarango, district construction engineer with the Wyoming Department of Transportation....