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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) WY210: No commercial vehicle traffic between Cheyenne and Laramie from milepost 0 to 37.

District 2 (Central)
District 3 (Southwest) WY22: Weight limit of 60,000 GVW is in effect over Teton Pass between Jackson and the Idaho state line from milepost 7 to 17.

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 Slick in Spots with Strong Winds None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 and Mile Marker 413, 4 Miles North of Tie Siding Slick in Spots with Strong Winds None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Mile Marker 413, 4 miles north of Tie Siding and Laramie Dry with Strong Winds None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between WY 34, Closure Gate and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 and Rock River Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Medicine Bow
NWS Forecast
Between Rock River and Medicine Bow Slick in Spots with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 09:34 AM    
Between Medicine Bow and Hanna Jct Slick in Spots with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 09:34 AM    
Between Hanna Jct and I-80, Walcott Jct Slick in Spots with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 09:34 AM    
Rawlins
NWS Forecast
Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Rawlins Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 35000 GVW due to gusting winds
Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:32 PM    
Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 10:30 AM    
Between Lamont and Muddy Gap Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 10:30 AM    
Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 10:30 AM    
Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 10:30 AM    
Lander
NWS Forecast
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:31 PM    
Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:31 PM    
Between Lander and Diversion Dam Jct Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:31 PM    
Dubois
NWS Forecast
Between Diversion Dam Jct and Dubois Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:31 PM    
Between Dubois and Lava Mountain Lodge Dry None None Jan 17, 2026, 12:31 PM    
Between Lava Mountain Lodge and the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park Slick in Spots None None Jan 17, 2026, 06:36 AM    
Jackson
NWS Forecast
Between the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park and Moran Jct Slick in Spots None None Jan 17, 2026, 06:21 AM    
Between Moran Jct and Flagg Ranch Slick None None Jan 17, 2026, 06:21 AM    
Between Flagg Ranch and the S Boundary of Yellowstone Nat'l Park Road Closed Due To Seasonal Closure
As of November 24 at 05:22 p.m., the estimated opening time is unknown. Parking on the roadway is prohibited and delays opening the road.
Jan 14, 2026, 02:05 PM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated

No active construction projects reported at this time.

*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.