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Travel information for US Highway 85 is as follows:

Last update at: May 14, 2024, 04:17 PM

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District 2 (Central)
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 May 14, 2024, 04:17 PM    
Between Cheyenne and Meriden Dry None None May 14, 2024, 04:17 PM    
Torrington
NWS Forecast
Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Between Torrington and Lingle Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Between Lingle and Jay Em Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Lusk
NWS Forecast
Between Jay Em and Lusk Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:48 PM    
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:59 PM    
Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle Dry None None May 14, 2024, 03:59 PM    
Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners Wet None None May 14, 2024, 03:59 PM    
Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line Wet None None May 14, 2024, 03:59 PM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
District 2 Bridge Rehabilitation near Orin Junction Torrington and Kaycee 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 Apr 14, 2024, 02:32 AM
Roadwork near Cheyenne I-25 mp 16.85-17.24 I251171 None Simon Contractors and Subsidiaries
Cheyenne , WY
307-632-7900
Apr 21, 2024 May 19, 2024 Safety improvements and miscellaneous work. US 85 SB on-ramp to I-25 will be CLOSED during working hours each day. 16.850 to 17.240 Paved Expect delays May 2, 2024, 08:47 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.