Wyoming Department of Transportation
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
Members of the Weston County commissioners expressed concerns over the replacement of the bridge on Old Highway 85 during a discussion with the Wyoming Department of Transportation on Jan. 19. During that meeting, Commissioner Tony Barton motioned to remove the...
Proposed road use tax draws opposition
By Leo Wolfson
Cody Enterprise
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CODY — State Legislators are considering a new tax assessed on Wyoming drivers as a way to raise funds for the Wyoming Department of Transportation.
If passed, House Bill 37 would levy fees on all...
NFIB poll shows opposition to tax measures
By Nick Reynolds
Casper Star-Tribune
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CASPER — A new poll released Thursday by the National Federation of Independent Business shows a majority of its Wyoming membership opposes most tax increases being weighed by the Wyoming...
WYDOT: Planning for the future
By Stephen Dow
The Sheridan Press
Via Wyoming News Exchange
SHERIDAN — For years, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has been playing a complicated game of "Connect the Dots."
Many of the state’s cities and towns are separated from each other by mountains,...
New report projects $354 million in annual unfunded needs for WYDOT
By Tom Coulter
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CHEYENNE — The Wyoming Department of Transportation is facing an annual funding gap of about $354 million, a substantial portion of which is needed to maintain the...
Mullen Fire expands to 96,757 acres, 29 homes lost
By the Laramie Boomerang
Via Wyoming News Exchange
LARAMIE — The Albany County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday that 29 homes and 31 other structures or outbuildings have been lost to the Mullen Fire, which has grown to nearly 100,000 acres...
In what Gov. Mark Gordon deemed “a painful reality but a necessary step given our state’s financial situation,” the Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced the closure of 10 rest areas in the state. Several of these pit stops are located in the northeast corner of the state, surrounding...
WYDOT director backs usage charge as solution to funding state roads
By Tom Coulter
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Via Wyoming News Exchange
CHEYENNE – With the state facing more than $100 million in annual unmet road needs, the head of the Wyoming Department of Transportation offered his support...
Photo by Amy Menerey/NLJ
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is seeking comments on alternatives for replacing or repairing the 90-year-old bridge on Old U.S. Highway 85 just outside of Newcastle. The bridge is said to be in deteriorating condition, according to the department.
Alexis Barker
NLJ News Editor
The Weston County commissioners have asked the Wyoming Department of Transportation to assess the Old Highway 85 Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad bridge, according to information from the department. The bridge is located on County Road 1A, approximately 3 miles...
Cheyenne – Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order (EO) that provides a grace period for expired driver licenses and identification cards, suspends non-commercial driving tests and continues commercial driving tests by appointment.
The goal of the EO is to help protect the public and...
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