The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced several highway closures due a severe winter storm that blanketed the state in snow.
A 357 mile stretch of eastbound Interstate 80 between Evanston and Cheyenne, has been closed.
150 miles of Interstate 80 in both directions, between Rawlins and Cheyenne, was also closed.
WyDOT has no expected opening date, and says the closures will remain for an “extended period of time.”
As of 10:32 PM MDT, be advised I80: btwn Cheyenne & Rawlins is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. #wyoroad
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 16, 2015
As of 10:30 MDT,I80 EB btwn Evanston & Rawlins is expected to be closed for an extended period of time. Opening time is unknown. #wyoroad
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 16, 2015
Update (12/16/2015 4:19 PM):
Portions of I-80 have been reopened for travel according to the WyDOT.
I80: Open BOTH DIR between Rawlins and Laramie. 16-DEC 14:15
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 16, 2015
I80: Open BOTH DIR between the Utah State Line and Rock Springs. 16-DEC 14:18
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 16, 2015
I80: Open BOTH DIR between Rock Springs and Rawlins. 16-DEC 14:18
— Wyoming DOT (@WYDOT_I80) December 16, 2015
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