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Last update at: Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM

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District Comments
District 4 (Northeast)
District 5 (Northwest) WY433: Road Work, All lanes closed between Basin and Worland from milepost 16.6 to 17.1 no through traffic.



Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Cody
NWS Forecast
Between the E Gate of Yellowstone Nat'l Park and Pahaska Road Closed Due To Seasonal Closure Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Pahaska and the Shoshone National Forest Boundary Dry Falling Rock None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between the Shoshone National Forest Boundary and Cody Wet, Slick in Spots Falling Rock None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Cody and the Big Horn County Line Wet None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Basin
NWS Forecast
Between the Big Horn County Line and 4 miles west of Greybull Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between 4 miles west of Greybull and Greybull Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Greybull and Basin Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Basin and Manderson Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Worland
NWS Forecast
Between Manderson and Washakie/Big Horn County Line Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Washakie/Big Horn County Line and Worland Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Ten Sleep
NWS Forecast
Between Worland and Ten Sleep Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between Ten Sleep and WY 435 Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Between WY 435 and Deer Haven Lodge Dry Falling Rock None Apr 3, 2025, 05:28 PM    
Powder River Pass
NWS Forecast
Between Deer Haven Lodge and Canyon Creek Rd Wet None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Canyon Creek Rd and Sheep Mountain Rd Wet None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Sheep Mountain Rd and Hunter Ranger Station Wet None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Buffalo
NWS Forecast
Between Hunter Ranger Station and Buffalo Wet None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Buffalo and Ucross Wet with Snowfall None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Ucross and Mile Marker 60, the Sheridan/Campbell County Line Wet with Snowfall None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Gillette
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 60, the Sheridan/Campbell County Line and WY 59 Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between WY 59 and Gillette Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
EASTBOUND between Gillette and Rozet Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
WESTBOUND between Gillette and Rozet Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Moorcroft
NWS Forecast
Between Rozet and Moorcroft Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Moorcroft and Weston/Crook County Line Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Weston/Crook County Line and Upton Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Upton and Newcastle Dry None Single unit 6+ axles: 32T Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Mile Marker 249 and Mile Marker 254, Eastbound Closure Gate Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    
Between Mile Marker 254, Eastbound Closure Gate and the South Dakota State Line Dry None None Apr 3, 2025, 08:04 PM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
DISTRICT 4 BRIDGE REHABILITATION Near Newcastle US 16 bypass bridge B234002 Joshua Jundt
307-689-8169
josh.jundt@wyo.gov
S & S Builders, LLC
Gillette , WY
307-686-5659
Jun 23, 2024 May 31, 2025 BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS WORK 248.990 to 249.000 Paved Expect delays Dec 5, 2024, 01:03 AM
Yellowstone - Cody, WY 14/16/20 MP 43.86 - 44.78 N311103 Todd Frost
307-272-3341
todd.frost@wyo.gov
Wilson Bros. Construction, Inc.
Cowley , WY
307-548-6559
Feb 23, 2025 Dec 30, 2025 Erosion control and guardrail work on approximately 1 mile on US 14/16/20 beginning at RM 43.86 to RM 44.78 between Yellowstone and Cody. 43.860 to 44.780 Paved 10 minute delays with stopped conditions Feb 22, 2025, 12:43 AM
MSE Wall Repair US 16 MP 85.5-86.6 near Buffalo DR44318 & DR44364 None Oftedal Construction, Inc.
Miles City , MT
406-232-5911
Mar 24, 2025 May 15, 2025 Damage repair involving traffic control, aggregate surfacing, grading, structure, stormwater drainage, asphalt paving, and guardrail work on US 16 at RM 86.08 near the City of Buffalo 85.500 to 86.600 Paved 10 minute delays with stopped conditions Mar 7, 2025, 05:24 AM
*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.