WYDOT District 4 - Northeast Wyoming

09/14/2026

It won't be long- I-90 between Ranchester and the Montana State line is striped. Rumble strips go in this week; seeding has been completed, and fences are tight. A few minor adjustments and we should be open in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your patience!

09/11/2026

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is in the early stages of developing the WY22 SAFE PASS program, a self-certification program to improve driver education and awareness of the challenges of mountain pass driving.

The program will require drivers operating recreational vehicles, towing trailers or vehicles who have a gross vehicle weight and/or a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds to complete the program and self-certify their ability to navigate mountain driving.

Applicants will be able to self-certify online through a website in which they will enter some basic information and review required safety material. Once the applicant has completed the process, they will be sent a certification letter that will be active for one year. After one year, drivers can reapply for the program.

Once the program is launched, RV drivers, motorists towing trailers, and operators of vehicles over 10,000 pounds will be restricted from using Teton Pass unless they have completed the program. All existing regulations — including seasonal closures and the 60,000-pound weight limit — remain strictly in effect.

Applicants will be required to review educational materials, including documents, maps and/or videos, related to safe driving practices on mountain passes and will include information about navigating steep grades, current legal restrictions, brake fade protocols, weight and load limitations and vehicle operation. There will also be information on alternate routes if drivers do not want to take the risk.

WYDOT is currently developing the application, educational materials and policy and hopes to roll out the program by October of this year.

“This program is not intended to replace other legal requirements to maintain control of your vehicle, it’s a self-certification process that helps people look at this pass and acknowledge, ‘yes, I am confident in my equipment and ability to navigate Teton Pass safely,’” said WYDOT Director Darin Westby. “Educated drivers can make more informed decisions, which makes driving on the pass safer for everyone.”

WYDOT continues to review and implement safety improvements and future infrastructure enhancements on Teton Pass as part of the State Transportation Improvement Plan process.

Drivers can continue to do their part in making Teton Pass safer by wearing a seat belt, slowing down and obeying posted speeds, using a lower gear when descending steep grades, and putting down their phone and paying attention to their surroundings.

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Students from Jules Craft's science class at John C. Schiffer Collaborative School stopped by our Sheridan location today to gather bugs from today's roadkill collection. They will incubate what they have found and see which insects mature from the larvae they collected. Thanks to Ken and Donny for going the extra mile with their daily roadkill and trash run for us. Definitely not the most glamorous or favorite job of our maintainers, but they ALWAYS do it with a smile on their face.

08/31/2026

Ya, you left laners, what Utah said! As a reminder, the left lane of the interstate is for passing, not cruising. Please and thank you!

Left lane loafers listen up. 🫵

Get outta there.

Please pass it on, thank you.

08/31/2026

Always hate to say goodbye to our friends and family as they step into retirement - especially this guy. Chuck Thompson has spent over 27 years with WYDOT taking care of our roads in Johnson County. He spent most of his time at our Pole Creek camp on US 16 west of Buffalo. His ridiculously infectious positive attitude and work ethic, along with his 'giggle,' will be missed by all of us. Enjoy retirement.

08/31/2026

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08/20/2026

WYDOT to install delineators at signalized intersections of Coffeen Avenue and Brundage Lane

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation will install traffic lane delineators at the signalized intersections of Coffeen Avenue at Avoca/Sugarland, Sugar Lane and Brundage Lane.
This localized infrastructure update is designed to improve overall roadway guidance and reduce traffic conflicts for residents and visitors traveling through one of the area’s busiest commercial corridors.
To minimize disruption to local businesses and daily commuters, crew members will perform all installation work exclusively at night. The work is scheduled to begin on Sunday, August 23, from 4:00 PM until the work is completed - schedule and weather permitting.
The primary objective of installing these delineators is to enhance safety for the traveling public. By physically and visually reinforcing the median separation, the delineators will prohibit high-risk left-turn conflicts at approaches near the signalized intersections. The added visibility helps drivers clearly distinguish turning lanes from opposing traffic lanes, minimizing unexpected crossovers and reducing the risk of broadside collisions.
The City of Sheridan Public Works Director, Hanns Mercer, is in support of this decision.
Motorists traveling on Coffeen Avenue at night can expect minor, short-term traffic shifts or temporary lane closures around active work zones. WYDOT advises drivers to stay alert, obey posted work zone speed limits, and exercise extra caution around crew members and equipment.
This initiative reflects WYDOT’s ongoing commitment to proactively addressing safety on state-maintained roadways in Sheridan County.