Jackson — Work is continuing on the second half of the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s (WYDOT) Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction. Crews will be working on assembling the girders on the Snake River bridge between Hoback Junction and the WYDOT shop. Delays could be up to 20 minutes while crews and trucks are on the road and the cranes pick up the girders. WYDOT is asking travelers to plan accordingly and allow themselves ample time to reach their destination.

River users will also potentially see delays while crews work around the girders.  Notices and information have been posted at the boat ramps and there will be a flagger on the river to let users know when to pull over to the bank for the lift time and for their safety.

Work began this morning and will continue for several days. “The only delays will be when the girders are being picked up and this is for the public’s safety,” WYDOT Resident Engineer Bob Hammond said.

The project is the second half of a broader corridor improvement project between the Hoback Junction and Jackson on US 26/89/189/191. The scope of work for this job includes grading, draining, full depth reclamation, paving and a bridge replacement, placing post-tensioned precast concrete retaining walls, as well as miscellaneous work on approximately 3 1/2 miles of roadway.  The contract was awarded to Oftedal Construction, Inc. this past May for about 67.5 million dollars.

All work schedules are subject to change. WYDOT would like to remind drivers to slow down in work zones and be alert and cautious of roadside workers. For the latest road conditions, visit www.wyoroad.info, call 5-1-1, or download the Wyoming 511 app.