06/09/2026
Heads up everyone on the WYDOT construction on Poplar Street! ⚠️🚧
CASPER – Motorists using WYO 220 (Poplar Street) in Casper will encounter detours and a closure of a section of the highway between West Collins Drive and CY Avenue.
A two-year project to reconstruct this portion of the road began June 1. The project includes a new road surface, curb and gutter, sidewalks, lighting and traffic signals. It also includes improvements that won’t be seen once the project is completed: new water and storm sewer lines, and other underground utility upgrades.
Currently, Poplar Street is closed to all traffic between Collins and CY. The detour for Poplar Street traffic is Ash Street between CY and Collins. 13th Street remains open. The intersection of Collins and Poplar is also open to traffic.
Both sidewalks along Poplar Street are open but are subject to closure as work progresses. Crews are currently working on utilities at the Collins/Poplar Steet intersection.
Access to residences and business within the construction zone are via the adjoining side streets and alleys. If you have questions, please call the business for directions.
As we near the College National Finals Rodeo, we will be encouraging participants and spectators traveling from the fairgrounds to the Ford Wyoming Center to use King Boulevard, off of 13th Street, to access Poplar Street. While the intersection of Collins and Poplar will be open, using King Boulevard should provide an easier route to the CNFR.
Next week, expect to see more materials and construction equipment parked on Poplar Street. Because of this, we will restrict delivery drivers from using Poplar Street. If you are delivering, please make arrangements for alley or side street access. Likewise, if you are expecting deliveries, please let your driver know how to access your residence.
Poplar Street will reopen to all traffic for the duration of the 2026-27 school year.
