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Last update at: Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM

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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast)
District 2 (Central)
District 4 (Northeast) US14: Local and hunter traffic allowed between Greybull milepost 0 and the Sheridan County Line. US 14 closed at the Sheridan County Line, at milepost 38.3. No thru traffic to Burgess Junction.


Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Cheyenne
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    
Between Cheyenne and Meriden Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    
Torrington
NWS Forecast
Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Between Torrington and Lingle Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Between Lingle and Jay Em Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Lusk
NWS Forecast
Between Jay Em and Lusk Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:39 AM    
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    
Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    
Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    
Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line Dry None None Oct 13, 2024, 12:00 AM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
D2 Bridge Rehab US 85 mp 62.45/US 26 mp 16.22/I-25 svc rd mp 19.42 (Kayc) B242003 Phillip Giffin
307-473-3225
Reiman Corp. and Subsidiary
Cheyenne , WY
307-632-8971
Mar 31, 2024 Oct 30, 2025 Bridge Rehabilitation various locations including on I-25 Service Road at milepost 0.01 (Orin Junction), I-25 Service Road at milepost 19.42 (Kaycee), US 85 mp 62.45 and US 26 mp 16.22. 62.450 to 62.460 Paved None Jun 14, 2024, 10:49 AM
Overhead Warning Placement I-80 WB mp 360-362 and US 85 WB Ramp near Cheyenne I806217 Wayne Shenefelt
307-630-8462
Advanced Electrical Contracting, Inc.
Sheridan , WY
307-751-1528
Jun 11, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 Over height warning system placement, electrical, signing and traffic control work at various locations 8.500 to 9.000 Paved Expect delays Jun 11, 2024, 09:30 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.