road closures

Meanwhile, other portions of Interstate 80 might not open until 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Most roads in southeast Wyoming will likely remain closed through the day, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

It's probably easier to list the highways in Wyoming that are open than it is the ones that are closed following a record-setting winter storm over the weekend.

If you're not authorized and ignore a closure gate, you risk becoming stranded or hurt and can be fined up to $750.

In a sign that the Cowboy State is in the middle of winter, the Wyoming Department of Transportation has ordered the closure of some highways while issuing advisories for others.

While it's not uncommon for those traveling in Wyoming to see wind-related closures and advisories, the highway patrol says drivers shouldn't blow them off.

There will be several road closures in town in the coming weeks.

Health officials or suppliers needing assistance transporting COVID-19 related materials or supplies on a closed road are asked to contact Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch at 307-777-4321.

Interstate 80 was closed between Cheyenne and Laramie as of 7:14 a.m. due to a fire, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

Interstate 80 across southern Wyoming has been closed down impacting travel in both directions.

The arctic winter storm that has been sweeping across Wyoming since Sunday has prompted closures on some Wyoming Highways.

Seasonal road closures are scheduled to take effect this Thursday, Feb. 1 on Pole Mountain in order to preserve road conditions and protect resources in the Medicine Bow National Forest.