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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast)	I80: The Wagonhound Rest Area is closed until further notice near Arlington at milepost 267.
District 2 (Central)
District 4 (Northeast)

Conditions
Route	Location	Conditions	Advisories	Restrictions	Last Report Time	Cameras	Sensors
Cheyenne NWS Forecast	Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 04:26 PM
	Between Cheyenne and Meriden	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 04:26 PM
Torrington NWS Forecast	Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
	Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
	Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
	Between Torrington and Lingle	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
	Between Lingle and Jay Em	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
Lusk NWS Forecast	Between Jay Em and Lusk	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
	Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct	Dry	None	N MAIN ST/US 18/US 85 from milepost 150.220 to 162.970 Width restriction: 12 ft	Aug 29, 2025, 03:44 PM
Newcastle NWS Forecast	Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 05:00 PM
	Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 05:00 PM
	Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 05:00 PM
	Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line	Dry	None	None	Aug 29, 2025, 05:00 PM

Construction Projects
Project Name	Project Number	WYDOT Contact	Contractor Contact	Start Date	Completion Date	Description	Road	Milepost(s)	Surface	Delays	Last Updated
Bridge Rehabilitation US 85 mp 185-186 near Mule Creek Jct	B252002	Byron Booth 307-534-6803	Reiman Corp. and Subsidiary Cheyenne , WY 307-632-8971	Apr 27, 2025	Aug 31, 2025	Bridge rehabilitation on multiple structures. Expect 15 ft width restriction in active work zone.		185.000 to 186.000	Paved	Expect delays	Apr 28, 2025, 05:17 AM
Roadwork US 85 mp 150-162 near Lusk	N854086	Mark Nelson 307-358-7161	Bituminous Paving, Inc. Odesa , MN 320-273-2113	Aug 13, 2025	Jun 29, 2026	Mill and overlay of US 85		150.220 to 162.970	Paved	15 minute delays with stopped conditions	Aug 13, 2025, 11:04 AM
Cheyenne Warren Avenue (24th Street, Pershing Blvd)	STP- I180025	Steve Cook	Knife River Cheyenne , WY 307-634-5455	Apr 27, 2025	Oct 30, 2025	Work will occur between Pershing and 24th and includes milling, paving, concrete work, curb and gutter repairs, ADA upgrades, and other miscellaneous work. Heavy equipment producing loud noise is required to complete the work.		10.250 to 10.680	Paved	Expect delays	Jun 27, 2025, 02:06 AM

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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.