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District Comments
District 5 (Northwest)	US26: Planned closure for local event on July 4, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. near Dubois from milepost 54.7 to 55.7, Be prepared to stop, expect delays.

Conditions
Route	Location	Conditions	Advisories	Restrictions	Last Report Time	Cameras	Sensors
Cody NWS Forecast	Between US 212 and WY 120	Dry	Falling Rock	None	Jun 30, 2025, 05:33 PM

Construction Projects
Project Name	Project Number	WYDOT Contact	Contractor Contact	Start Date	Completion Date	Description	Road	Milepost(s)	Surface	Delays	Last Updated
Chief Joseph Highway, Swamp Lake Section	1507039, B245005, 1507A01	Todd Frost 307-272-3341 todd.frost@wyo.gov	Mountain Construction Company Lovell , WY 307-548-7186	May 13, 2025	Jun 29, 2026	Mill, overlay, chip seal, construct fish passage, and bridge rehabilitation on approximately 8.5 miles on WYO 296 beginning at RM 0 on Chief Joseph Highway. Includes bridge rehabilitation at RM 25.08 on WYO 296, Chief Joseph Highway. Expect delays up to 20 minutes with stopped condition during working hours. During non working hours expect 1 lane road controlled by traffic signals with less than 2 minute delays. Paved roadway.		25.080 to 25.090	Paved	None	May 16, 2025, 08:06 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.