The Wyoming Department of Transportation has announced several highway closures due a severe winter storm that blanketed the state in snow.
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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