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National Weather Service Forecast for Elk Mountain

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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) II80: Road damage, right lane blocked EASTBOUND between Elk Mountain and Arlington at milepost 246, proceed with caution.

I80: Crash, left lane blocked EASTBOUND near Cheyenne at milepost 348.3, expect delays.



Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
I 80 EASTBOUND between Exit 235, Walcott Jct and Exit 255, WY 72 Road Closed Due To Rolling Closure
As of March 06 at 07:00 p.m., the estimated opening time is in 9 to 11 hours. Parking on the roadway is prohibited and delays opening the road.
  Mar 6, 2026, 07:08 PM   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain
WESTBOUND between Exit 235, Walcott Jct and Exit 255, WY 72 Dry None None   Mar 6, 2026, 02:50 PM   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain
EASTBOUND between Exit 255, WY 72 and Exit 267, Wagonhound Rd Road Closed Due To Rolling Closure
As of March 06 at 07:00 p.m., the estimated opening time is in 9 to 11 hours. Parking on the roadway is prohibited and delays opening the road.
  Mar 6, 2026, 07:08 PM   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound
WESTBOUND between Exit 255, WY 72 and Exit 267, Wagonhound Rd Dry None None   Mar 6, 2026, 03:55 PM   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound
WY 72 Between I-80 and Hanna Jct Dry None None   Mar 6, 2026, 03:18 PM   Elk Mountain   Elk Mountain

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated

No active construction projects reported at this time.

*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.