Eastbound Tunnel open to traffic; delays expected

GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Department of Transportation opened the eastbound Interstate 80 Tunnel to head-to-head traffic today. Crews have placed more than 5,000 feet of concrete barrier and added additional traffic control signage and devices to help guide drivers through the area. “We are treating it a lot like a typical construction zone on Interstate 80, but with some added safety measures,”...

Fifth plow hit this season in southeast Wyoming

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LARAMIE, Wyo. - A snowplow was struck on Wyoming Highway 130 this afternoon by Centennial. The driver of a passenger vehicle rear-ended a WYDOT snowplow heading east on WYO130. The plow operator was performing normal snow removal operations when the incident occurred. Extensive damage was sustained to the sander on the back of the plow. Both the WYDOT plow operator and the driver of the passenger vehicle...

Green River Tunnel fatalities identified; 18 injuries treated at MHSC

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GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol and Sweetwater County Coroner are releasing the names of those who lost their lives in Friday’s crash in the Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80. Christopher Johnson, 20, of Rawlins; Quentin Romero, 22, of Rawlins; and Harmanjeet Singh, 30, of Nova Scotia, Canada, succumbed to their injuries on scene. “Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the community...

WYDOT hosting Open House regarding 2026 Interstate 25 project in Casper

CASPER - The Wyoming Department of Transportation will host a public open house to present information on an upcoming project on Interstate 25 through Casper beginning in 2026. The open house will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the WYDOT Casper office, 900 Bryan Stock Trail. Stop by anytime during these hours to learn about the project, which will involve the rehabilitation...

WHP concludes evidence collection at Green River Tunnel; 3 fatalities finalized

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GREEN RIVER, Wyo. – The Wyoming Highway Patrol has completed on-scene data collection at the site of the Interstate 80 Green River Tunnel crash, which is located at mile marker 90.2 within the westbound tunnel. Troopers do not expect there to be additional fatalities in the investigation. “Our hearts are heavy with the loss of these three individuals and we mourn with their loved ones,” said Col. Tim...