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Travel information for US Highway 287 is as follows:

Last update at: Jun 16, 2024, 10:10 AM

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District Comments
District 1 (Southeast)
District 2 (Central) US20/26: Waltman rest area, located between Shoshoni and Casper at milepost 53. main building closed for remodeling. Portable facilities are available..

I25: Crash, Left lane blocked SOUTHBOUND near Glendo at milepost 109, Proceed with caution.

District 3 (Southwest) US30: Watch for falling rock between Kemmerer and Cokeville from milepost 36 to 38.

WY22 remains CLOSED between Wilson and the Idaho state line due to collaspe of the roadway at mp 12.8.. Extended closure is expected. Visit the WYDOT media site for repair and detour updates.

District 5 (Northwest) US20/26: Waltman rest area, located between Shoshoni and Casper at milepost 53. main building closed for remodeling. Portable facilities are available.



Conditions
Nearest Town Location Conditions Advisories Restrictions Last Report Time Cameras Sensors
Laramie
NWS Forecast
Between the Colorado State Line and Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 and Mile Marker 413, 4 Miles North of Tie Siding Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Mile Marker 413, 4 miles north of Tie Siding and Laramie Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between WY 34, Closure Gate and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 and Rock River Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Medicine Bow
NWS Forecast
Between Rock River and Medicine Bow Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Medicine Bow and Hanna Jct Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Hanna Jct and I-80, Walcott Jct Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Rawlins
NWS Forecast
Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Rawlins Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:01 AM    
Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:10 AM    
Between Lamont and Muddy Gap Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:10 AM    
Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:10 AM    
Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 10:10 AM    
Lander
NWS Forecast
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander Dry None US 287 , WY 789 from milepost 73.970 to 81.030
Width restriction: 12 ft
Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Lander and Diversion Dam Jct Dry None US 287 from milepost 14.270 to 15.550
Width restriction: 14 ft
Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Dubois
NWS Forecast
Between Diversion Dam Jct and Dubois Dry None US 26 , US 287 from milepost 92.650 to 97.190
Width restriction: 14 ft
Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Dubois and Lava Mountain Lodge Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Lava Mountain Lodge and the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park Dry None US 26 , US 287 from milepost 2.200 to 7.530
Width restriction: 18 ft
Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Jackson
NWS Forecast
Between the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park and Moran Jct Dry None US 26 , US 287 from milepost 2.200 to 7.530
Width restriction: 18 ft
Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Moran Jct and Flagg Ranch Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    
Between Flagg Ranch and the S Boundary of Yellowstone Nat'l Park Dry None None Jun 16, 2024, 09:07 AM    

Construction Projects
Project Name Project Number WYDOT Contact Contractor Contact Start Date Completion Date Description Road Milepost(s) Surface Delays Last Updated
US 287 MP 24.17- 31.6 Lander-Fort Washakie (Diversion Dam Section) NHPP-N151029 & N151031 Erik Smith
307-332-4151
erik.smith@wyo.gov
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co.
Worland , WY
307-347-4268
May 21, 2024 Aug 30, 2025 Asphalt paving/milling, chip seal, guardrail replacement, curb & gutter, sidewalk, select areas of pathway reconstruction and rehabilitation, concrete slope paving, and miscellaneous work on approximately 7.43 miles on US 287 beginning at RM 24.17 between Fort Washakie and Diversion Dam. 24.170 to 31.600 Paved 20 minute delays May 29, 2024, 08:09 AM
Roadwork US 26 mp 92-97 between Riverton and Dubois N303058 Robert Scheidemantel
856-1341; 851-3605
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co.
Worland , WY
307-347-4268
Apr 21, 2024 Oct 30, 2024 Bituminous surfacing, milling plant mix, surfacing, chip seal, traffic control and miscellaneous work on approximately 4.54 miles on US 26 beginning at RM 92.65 between Dubois and Riverton. The Diversion Dam Rest Area will remain open however there may only be one lane of traffic open for entrance and exit. 92.650 to 97.190 Paved 20 minute delays with stopped conditions Apr 22, 2024, 06:15 AM
Roadwork Buffalo Fork Section US 26 mp 2.2-7.5 both directions near Dubois N301029 Robert Scheidemantel
856-1341; 851-3605
None Apr 30, 2024 Jun 29, 2024 Bituminous surfacing, traffic control, structure rehabilitation, chip seal, milling, surfacing and miscellaneous work on approximately 5.33 miles on US 26/287 beginning at RM 2.20 between Moran and Dubois. 2.200 to 7.530 Paved 20 minute delays Apr 26, 2024, 09:01 AM
*Chain Law - Level 1 Definition
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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.