Avalanche danger ‘high’ as storm dumps snow, wind on Tetons
JACKSON (WNE) — The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center has raised the avalanche hazard to “high” in upper elevations as a winter storm brings heavy winds and snow to Jackson Hole. “Use cautious route finding as natural avalanches are likely in the…
Avalanche infrastructure maintenance will cause traffic delays in Hoback Canyon
Jackson, Wyo. –The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing some maintenance on some avalanche infrastructure in the Hoback Canyon tomorrow, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The work will…
Preliminary work begins on new Snake River Bridge and WYO 22 and WYO 390 intersection
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will begin extracting gravel and clearing trees in preparation for the work that will take place over the next two seasons for the replacement of the Snake River…
Some legislators want Wyoming to ‘phase out’ electric vehicles by 2035
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — Wyoming legislators want the Cowboy State to “phase out” the sale of electric vehicles by 2035, the same year the U.S. West Coast plans to ban the sale…
Snake River bridge lanes north of Hoback Junction now open
The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that all the lanes on the Snake River bridge north of the Hoback Junction are open for use as of today. The new lane configuration will include two lanes for…
Pushing through: Snowplow drivers collaborate during shortages
By Abby Vander Graaff Laramie Boomerang Via- Wyoming News Exchange LARAMIE — With storms building up as winter continues, snowplow drivers across the state are preparing for another busy season. Last year, Wyoming had a decrease in snowplow drivers, leading…
Etna North opens with new five-lane
◆ New signage returns speeds to 65 mph. The new Etna North five-lane is open for traffic as contractors completed the final paving and striping in the first week of November. “Everything is open and no more delays,” said Darin…
Transportation Commission awards over $56 million in contracts in October
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded over $56 million in contracts for eight Wyoming Department of Transportation construction projects during its October 20 business meeting. The commission awarded a $4.95 million bid to Afton-based Avail Valley Construction-WY, LLC,…
WYDOT announces automated VSL pilot program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is announcing an innovative pilot program to semi-automate Variable Speed Limit signs this winter in an effort to increase safety and to accommodate for Wyoming’s quickly-changing weather conditions. Typically, VSL changes are prompted by…
Lower Valley Energy and state agencies working to solve employee housing quandaries
◆ Housing prices turning people away from region. Housing continues to be a big issue for many whether it’s a matter of cost or availability. Recently a story by the Jackson Hole News & Guide through the Wyoming News Exchange…