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District Comments
District 5 (Northwest)

Conditions
Route	Location	Conditions	Advisories	Restrictions	Last Report Time	Cameras	Sensors
Cody NWS Forecast	Between US 212 and WY 120	Dry	Falling Rock	WY 296 from milepost 25.040 to 25.100 Width restriction: 12 ft	Aug 12, 2026, 05:54 AM

Construction Projects
Project Name	Project Number	WYDOT Contact	Contractor Contact	Start Date	Completion Date	Description	Road	Milepost(s)	Surface	Delays	Last Updated
Roadwork WY 296 (Chief Joseph Highway) mp 25 near Cody	Chief Joseph Flood Damage	Todd Frost 307-272-3341 todd.frost@wyo.gov	None	Aug 6, 2026	Oct 31, 2026	Flood damaged structure (Dead Indian Creek). Expect alternating traffic with less than 2 minute delays controlled by traffic signals. 12 foot width restriction through work zone.		25 to 25.2	Paved	10 minute delays with stopped conditions	Aug 6, 2026, 04:38 PM

*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.