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The Wyoming Department of Transportation is updating our notification system to give subscribers
more control over how they receive wind-related weight restrictions.
WYDOT has created a new, dedicated subscription topic specifically for wind closures.
Moving forward, weight-based restriction notifications will be managed through this dedicated topic
rather than sent exclusively through our general alerts.
What You Need to Know
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New Dedicated Topic: To receive weight-based wind closure notifications,
you can now subscribe directly to the new Wind Closure topic present under each road segment.
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Topic Requirement: Because wind restrictions are closely linked to general road conditions,
subscribing to the Wind Closure topic requires an active subscription to either.
1. Alerts and Opens/Closures, OR
2. Opens/Closures Only
This ensures you never miss critical messages regarding road closures affecting all traffic.
Next Steps for Subscribers
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Effective Immediately: Wind closure information will no longer be sent to the
general subscription topics. If you wish to receive weight-based wind closure
notifications, please log into your WYDOT 511 Notify account to review your
preferences and ensure "Include Wind Closures" is selected.
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Managing Preferences: You can update your text and email notification settings
at any time by logging into your account at
https://511notify.wyoroad.info/511Notify/login
Expanded Travel Alerts: Wildlife & Active Blow-Over Notifications
To keep drivers safer on Wyoming roads, WYDOT is introducing three new real-time
alert features to the WYDOT 511 Notify system:
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Seasonal Wildlife Migration Alerts: Driven by historical crash data,
these notifications alert drivers traveling through high-risk corridors
during peak seasonal migration periods to lower the likelihood of animal/vehicle collisions.
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Active Animal/Vehicle Collision Alerts: Real-time messages will now be issued
when animal/vehicle collisions are reported nearby, warning drivers
to exercise extreme caution for animals in the immediate area.
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Active Vehicle Blow-Over Alerts: In addition to weight-based wind closures,
subscribers will now receive immediate alerts when an active vehicle blow-over has occurred along their route,
providing critical context on current high-wind hazards.
Our goal is to make sure you receive the exact travel information you need when navigating Wyoming highways.
Thank you for using WYDOT 511 to stay safe on the road.
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