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National Weather Service Forecast for Elk Mountain

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Variable Speed Limits
Chain Law
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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast) WY210: No Oversized Loads, 10' Width Restriction near Cheyenne from milepost 0.05 to 0.23.



Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
I 80 Between Exit 235, Walcott Jct and Exit 255, WY 72 Dry None None   May 28, 2026, 05:45 AM   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain   Walcott Junction Dana Ridge Mile Marker 249.1 Halleck Ridge Elk Mountain
Between Exit 255, WY 72 and Exit 267, Wagonhound Rd Dry None None   May 28, 2026, 05:45 AM   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound   Elk Mountain County Road 402 Wagonhound
WY 72 Between I-80 and Hanna Jct Dry None None   May 28, 2026, 05:45 AM   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
Road Work I-80 EASTBOUND Milepost 240-247 near Elk Mountain I804275 Aaron Spenny
321-6517
None Apr 21, 2026 Nov 30, 2026 Asphalt pavement, Bridge replacement

I80

240 to 248.1 Paved Right lane closed Apr 29, 2026, 04:32 PM
*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.