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Last update at: Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM

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District 1 (Southeast) I80: The Wagonhound Rest Area is closed until further notice near Arlington at milepost 267.

District 2 (Central)
District 5 (Northwest)


Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Baggs
NWS Forecast
Between Colorado State Line and Mile Marker 25 Dry None WY 789 from milepost 35.000 to 35.330
Width restriction: 14 ft
WY 789 from milepost 45.100 to 47.210
Width restriction: 14 ft
Aug 30, 2025, 09:52 PM    
Between Mile Marker 25 and I-80, Creston Junction Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:52 PM    
Rawlins
NWS Forecast
Between I-80, Creston Jct and Rawlins Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:52 PM    
Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:30 PM    
Between Lamont and Muddy Gap Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:30 PM    
Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:30 PM    
Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 09:30 PM    
Lander
NWS Forecast
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Lander and Hudson Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Riverton
NWS Forecast
Between Hudson and Riverton Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Riverton and WY 134 Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Shoshoni
NWS Forecast
Between WY 134 and Shoshoni Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Shoshoni and Boysen Dam Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Thermopolis
NWS Forecast
Between Boysen Dam and Thermopolis Dry Falling Rock US 20 BUS/WY 789 from milepost 116.100 to 116.500
Width restriction: 12 ft
Height restriction: 15 ft
Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Thermopolis and Mile Marker 148, Washakie/Hot Springs County Line Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Worland
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 148, Washakie/Hot Springs County Line and Worland Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Worland and Washakie/Big Horn County Line Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Basin
NWS Forecast
Between MM 176, Washakie/Big Horn County Line and Basin Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Basin and Greybull Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Greybull and 4 miles west of Greybull Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Lovell
NWS Forecast
Between 4 miles west of Greybull and Lovell Dry None None Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    
Between Lovell and the Montana State Line Dry None US 310 / WY 789 at milepost 257.010
Single unit 4-5 axles: 26T
, Single unit 6+ axles: 30T
Aug 30, 2025, 11:21 PM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
District 1 Bridge Rehab B251005 Diego Fronza
307-321-1671
Reiman Corp. and Subsidiary
Cheyenne , WY
307-632-8971
Apr 27, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Bridge Rehabilitation involving structure, traffic control, asphalt paving, and milling work at various locations in District 1 196.600 to 196.700 Paved Expect delays Apr 16, 2025, 08:46 AM
Guardrail Repair US 20/WY 789 mp 129-130 near Thermopolis B255021 Erik Smith
307-332-4151
erik.smith@wyo.gov
None May 27, 2025 Oct 30, 2025 Guardrail updates involving guardrail, grading and miscellaneous work 129.000 to 130.500 Paved 10 minute delays May 28, 2025, 04:06 AM
Roadwork US 287/WY 789 mp 33-44 near Muddy Gap N211063 Kevin Hoff
307-473-3227
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co.
Worland , WY
307-347-4268
Mar 31, 2025 Jun 29, 2026 Bridge rehabilitation and miscellaneous work South of Muddy Gap 33.000 to 44.300 Paved 10 minute delays with stopped conditions Jun 16, 2025, 08:49 AM
US 26/WY 789 mp 106-126 between Riverton and Shoshoni N203074 Robert Scheidemantel
851-3605
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co.
Worland , WY
307-347-4268
Apr 28, 2025 Nov 29, 2025 Mill, overlay, right of way fencing, asphalt paving, fencing, chip seal, traffic control and miscellaneous work on approximately 14.5 miles of US 26/WY 789. During paving operation expect lane closures, reduced speeds and minor delays. 14 ft width restriction is in place for paving. 106.280 to 126.840 Paved Expect delays Apr 14, 2025, 06:04 AM
*Chain Law - Level 1 Definition
**Chain Law - Level 2 Definition
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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.