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Last update at: Jul 5, 2025, 11:25 PM

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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) I80: The Wagonhound Rest Area is CLOSED until further notice near Arlington at milepost 267.

District 2 (Central)
District 3 (Southwest) WY22: Weight limit of 60,000 GVW is in effect over Teton Pass between milepost 7 and the Idaho State Line.

Green River Tunnel Media Kit

I80: Green River tunnel Eastbound lane, head to head traffic at milepost 90, speed limit 35 mph, legal width only.

I80: Bitter Creek Rest Area is closed until further notice WESTBOUND near Patrick Draw at milepost 143.5.

District 5 (Northwest)


Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Laramie
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 and Mile Marker 413, 4 Miles North of Tie Siding Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Mile Marker 413, 4 miles north of Tie Siding and Laramie Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between WY 34, Closure Gate and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 and Rock River Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Medicine Bow
NWS Forecast
Between Rock River and Medicine Bow Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Medicine Bow and Hanna Jct Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Between Hanna Jct and I-80, Walcott Jct Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Rawlins
NWS Forecast
Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Rawlins Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Jul 5, 2025, 10:42 PM    
Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:31 PM    
Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 11:25 PM    
Between Lamont and Muddy Gap Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 11:25 PM    
Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 11:25 PM    
Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 11:25 PM    
Lander
NWS Forecast
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Between Lander and Diversion Dam Jct Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Dubois
NWS Forecast
Between Diversion Dam Jct and Dubois Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Between Dubois and Lava Mountain Lodge Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Between Lava Mountain Lodge and the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:09 PM    
Jackson
NWS Forecast
Between the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park and Moran Jct Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:42 PM    
Between Moran Jct and Flagg Ranch Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:42 PM    
Between Flagg Ranch and the S Boundary of Yellowstone Nat'l Park Dry None None Jul 5, 2025, 10:42 PM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
Patching near Laramie US 287 mp 407-409 SCP-TC-B251030 None Simon Contractors and Subsidiaries
Cheyenne , WY
307-632-7900
Jun 30, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Asphalt paving, traffic control and miscellaneous work 407.500 to 409.900 Paved 20 minute delays Jul 1, 2025, 04:27 AM
Laramie Streets - 3rd Street/ Curtis - Boswell US 30/287 MP 327.39 - 400.91 N232067 Kory Cramer
307-745-2137
Knife River
Cheyenne , WY
307-634-5455
Feb 23, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Mill, Overlay and ADA, Structure, Electrical, sidewalk/curb and gutter, traffic control, stormwater drainage, and concrete paving 400.000 to 400.910 Paved None Feb 24, 2025, 03:32 AM
327.390 to 328.480 Paved None Feb 24, 2025, 03:32 AM
US 30/287 Rail Spur/Bridge Project MM 316-319 near Laramie ARS4028 Steve Cook
307-760-2595
None May 7, 2025 Oct 14, 2025 Construction of Bridge crossing a Rail Spur 316.000 to 319.000 Paved Expect delays Jun 30, 2025, 03:59 AM
Roadwork I80 wb mp 235 near Walcott Roadwork I80 wb mp 235 near Walcott None None May 6, 2025 Jul 29, 2025 Road work to repair road damage on I80 wb mp 235 near Walcott Jct, left lane closed 235.000 to 235.000 Paved Left lane closed Jul 1, 2025, 09:33 AM
Roadwork US 287/WY 789 mp 33-44 near Muddy Gap N211063 Kevin Hoff
307-267-5789
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co.
Worland , WY
307-347-4268
Mar 31, 2025 Jun 29, 2026 Bridge rehabilitation and miscellaneous work South of Muddy Gap 33.000 to 44.300 Paved 10 minute delays with stopped conditions Jun 16, 2025, 08:49 AM
Riverton Highway Maintenance Operations: Chip Seal Tyd Erickson
899-4333
None Jul 6, 2025 Jul 9, 2025 85.000 to 92.000 Paved 15 minute delays with stopped conditions Jul 1, 2025, 09:02 AM
*Chain Law - Level 1 Definition
**Chain Law - Level 2 Definition
Other Definitions

Impact Levels Description / Recommended Action
Low Minimal impacts expected, use general caution.
Moderate Some impacts expected, use extra caution. Stay alert for changing road and weather conditions.
High Dangerous impacts expected, use extreme caution, delay travel or consider alternate route. If travel is necessary, slow down and allow extra time.
CLOSED Per W.S. 24-1-109, motorists traveling on a closed road without permission from WYDOT or WHP may be subject to a fine of up to $750 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment.
Seasonal / Long-Duration Event Impact level used to distinguish long-duration events from emergent events.
All travelers are encouraged to check present conditions and forecasts before departing.