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Chain Law
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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast)
District 2 (Central)
District 4 (Northeast) US85: Crash, Travel lane blocked near the South Dakota state line at milepost 256, Be prepared to stop, expect delays.


Conditions
Route Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Cheyenne
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Cheyenne Dry None None Dec 11, 2025, 03:37 PM    
Between Cheyenne and Meriden Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 11, 2025, 03:37 PM    
Torrington
NWS Forecast
Between Meriden and WY 151, Bear Mountain Station Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 11, 2025, 04:58 PM    
Between WY 151, Bear Mountain Station and WY 161, Silvertip Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 11, 2025, 04:58 PM    
Between WY 161, Silvertip and Torrington Dry with Dangerous Winds Extreme Blow Over Risk None Dec 11, 2025, 04:58 PM    
Between Torrington and Lingle Dry with Strong Winds None None Dec 11, 2025, 04:58 PM    
Between Lingle and Jay Em Dry with Strong Winds None None Dec 11, 2025, 04:58 PM    
Lusk
NWS Forecast
Between Jay Em and Lusk Dry None None Dec 11, 2025, 05:24 PM    
Between Lusk and Mule Creek Jct Dry None None Dec 11, 2025, 05:24 PM    
Newcastle
NWS Forecast
Between Mule Creek Jct and Niobrara/Weston County Line Wet None None Dec 11, 2025, 11:04 AM    
Between Niobrara/Weston County Line and Newcastle Wet None None Dec 11, 2025, 11:04 AM    
Between Newcastle and WY 585, Four Corners Wet None None Dec 11, 2025, 09:34 AM    
Between WY 585, Four Corners and the South Dakota State Line Wet, Slick in Spots None None Dec 11, 2025, 09:34 AM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated

No active construction projects reported at this time.

*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.