road closures

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.

Last week when Wyoming received it's annual May blizzard, we asked if residents think interstate closures are a good thing or a bad thing for Wyoming's economy.

Strong winds are creating dangerous driving conditions across portions of Interstates 25 and 80 in southeast Wyoming.

The wind in Wyoming could be classified as a hurricane in some states and this trucker got to see how fast things can change while driving in the cowboy state.

Laramie County officials are keeping a close eye on creek levels as temperatures warm.

“I appreciate all of the people who took time to speak with me in person or send in their comments about this project,” said Romero.

It's a been a rough day for travel anywhere in southeast Wyoming, as most roads have been closed since early Wednesday morning.

“We distribute information about our projects in a broad and timely fashion, but can’t always control the various outlets through which people receive their news," said Romero.

The road closures would provide areas of secure habitat for deer and elk during transition periods, difficult winter months and the fawning and calving season.