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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast)	I80: The Wagonhound Rest Area is OPEN with a boil water order in place between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 266.
District 2 (Central)	US20/26: Waltman rest area, located between Shoshoni and Casper at milepost 53. main building closed for remodeling. Portable facilities are available.
District 4 (Northeast)

Conditions
Nearest Town	Location	Conditions	Advisories	Restrictions	Last Report Time	Cameras	Sensors
Cheyenne NWS Forecast	Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM
	Between Cheyenne and Meriden	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM
Torrington NWS Forecast	Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
	Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
	Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
	Between Torrington and Lingle	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
	Between Lingle and Jay Em	Dry	None	US 85 from milepost 138.990 to 256.550 Width restriction: 10 ft Length restriction: 110 ft	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
Lusk NWS Forecast	Between Jay Em and Lusk	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
	Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:28 AM
Newcastle NWS Forecast	Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM
	Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM
	Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners	Dry	None	None	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM
	Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line	Dry	None	US 85 from milepost 138.990 to 256.550 Width restriction: 10 ft Length restriction: 110 ft	Jul 27, 2024, 03:03 AM

Construction Projects
Project Name	Project Number	WYDOT Contact	Contractor Contact	Start Date	Completion Date	Description	Road	Milepost(s)	Surface	Delays	Last Updated
Roadwork US 85 MP 66.3 - 72.3 near Hawk Springs	Roadwork near Hawk Springs	None	McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Worland , WY 307-347-4268	May 5, 2024	Aug 30, 2024	Milling, Plant Mix Pavement Overlay, Chip Seal & Fence Replacement		66.300 to 72.300	Paved	15 minute delays with stopped conditions	May 22, 2024, 02:36 AM
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.