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Travel information for US Highway 85 is as follows:

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Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Cheyenne
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne Dry None None Jul 15, 2026, 01:08 AM    
Between Cheyenne and Meriden Dry None None Jul 15, 2026, 01:08 AM   Gun Barrel   Gun Barrel
Torrington
NWS Forecast
Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM   Lovercheck Hill  
Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM    
Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM    
Between Torrington and Lingle Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM    
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 14, 2026, 05:06 PM   Rawhide Creek  
Lusk
NWS Forecast
Between Jay Em and Lusk Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM    
Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:06 PM   Redbird Rd Mule Creek Junction  
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:05 PM   Mule Creek Junction  
Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:05 PM    
Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners Dry None None Jul 14, 2026, 05:05 PM   Four Corners   Four Corners
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 14, 2026, 05:05 PM   Four Corners   Four Corners


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.