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Travel information for US Highway 287 is as follows:
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Closures & Advisories Search Conditions By Map Search By City Search By District Variable Speed Limits Chain Law Neighboring States |
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| District 1 (Southeast) | I80: Bridge Damage, overpass closed at Higley Boulevard, exit 214, near Rawlins, use alternate route. |
| District 2 (Central) | WY59: 9/30/2026-10/3/2026: 30FT Extra Wide Oversize Load Traveling on WY 59 from milepost 41 to 110. |
| District 3 (Southwest) | WY22: Weight limit of 60,000 GVW is in effect over Teton Pass between Jackson and the Idaho state line from milepost 7 to 17. WY22 Teton Pass Safe Pass Program: All drivers operating an RV, towing a trailer, or driving a vehicle weighing or with a weight rating 10,000 pounds or more must self-certify their ability to safely navigate WY22 Teton Pass. Please click on the link to complete the yearly online self-certification process: safepass.wyoroad.info |
| District 5 (Northwest) | |
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| Route | Location | Conditions | Advisories | Restrictions | Last Report Time | Cameras | Sensors |
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Laramie
NWS Forecast |
Between the Colorado State Line and Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 and Mile Marker 413, 4 Miles North of Tie Siding | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM | |||
| Between Mile Marker 413, 4 miles north of Tie Siding and Laramie | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between WY 34, Closure Gate and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM | |||
| Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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| Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 and Rock River | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM | |||
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Medicine Bow
NWS Forecast |
Between Rock River and Medicine Bow | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Medicine Bow and Hanna Jct | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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| Between Hanna Jct and I-80, Walcott Jct | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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Rawlins
NWS Forecast |
Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Rawlins | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast |
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM | ||
| Between Lamont and Muddy Gap | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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| Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 02:21 PM |
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Lander
NWS Forecast |
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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| Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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| Between Lander and Diversion Dam Jct | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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Dubois
NWS Forecast |
Between Diversion Dam Jct and Dubois | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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| Between Dubois and Lava Mountain Lodge | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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| Between Lava Mountain Lodge and the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 01:00 PM |
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Jackson
NWS Forecast |
Between the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park and Moran Jct | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 12:59 PM | ||
| Between Moran Jct and Flagg Ranch | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 12:59 PM | |||
| Between Flagg Ranch and the S Boundary of Yellowstone Nat'l Park | Dry | None | None | Oct 2, 2026, 12:59 PM | |||
| Construction Projects | |||||||||||
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| Project Name | Project Number | WYDOT Contact | Contractor Contact | Start Date | Completion Date | Description | Road | Milepost(s) | Surface | Delays | Last Updated |
| Roadwork US 287 South of Laramie mp 402-405 | N232070 | Steven Cook 307-745-2115 steve.cook@wyo.gov |
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Worland , WY 307-347-4268 |
Apr 20, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Widen and overlay; width restriction in place | 402 to 405 | Paved | Expect delays | Aug 4, 2026, 09:12 AM | |
| US 26 Check Station East MP 67.25 - 72.07 between Dubois and Lander | N302058 | None | McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Worland , WY 307-347-4268 |
May 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Mill, overlay, chip seal and fencing involving asphalt paving, fencing, chip seal, traffic control, milling and grading work on approximately 4.82 miles beginning at RM 67.25 on US 26/287 at various locations. | 67.25 to 72.07 | Paved | 20 minute delays with stopped conditions | May 29, 2026, 10:56 AM | |
| *Chain Law - Level 1 Definition |
| **Chain Law - Level 2 Definition |
| Other Definitions |
| Impact Levels | Description / Recommended Action |
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| 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. |
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