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District 5 (Northwest)

Conditions
Route	Location	Conditions	Advisories	Restrictions	Last Report Time	Cameras	Sensors
Thermopolis NWS Forecast	Between Thermopolis and WY 171	Dry	None	None	Jun 15, 2026, 05:59 AM
Meeteetse NWS Forecast	Between WY 171 and Meeteetse	Dry	None	None	Jun 15, 2026, 05:59 AM
	Between Meeteetse and Cody	Dry	None	None	Jun 15, 2026, 05:59 AM
Cody NWS Forecast	Between Cody and the Montana State Line	Dry	None	None	Jun 15, 2026, 05:59 AM

Construction Projects
Project Name	Project Number	WYDOT Contact	Contractor Contact	Start Date	Completion Date	Description	Road	Milepost(s)	Surface	Delays	Last Updated
Yellowstone National Park - Cody, Palisades Section	N311107	None	Mountain Construction Company Lovell , WY 307-548-7186	May 1, 2026	Oct 31, 2026	Overlay and Chip Seal with slope flattening, guardrail repair and drainage work on approximately 9.85 miles on US 14/16/20 beginning at RM 10.249 and ending at RM 20.102.	17THST WY120 US16 YELLOWSTONEHWY US20 8THST US14 SHERIDANAVE GREYBULLHWY	10.25 to 20.1	Paved	20 minute delays with stopped conditions	May 4, 2026, 11:11 AM
Thermopolis- Meeteetse WYO 120 mm 38-51	N332307	None	Knife River - Casper Casper , WY 307-237-9346	Jun 8, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	Mill, level, overlay, chip seal, Thermopolis- Meeteetse WYO 120 mm 38-51	WY120	38 to 51	Paved	20 minute delays	Jun 10, 2026, 08:00 AM

*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.