Is i-80 open through Wyoming?

UPDATE: Interstate 80 is now open in both directions across Wyoming.

Are Chains required on I-80 in Wyoming?

CASPER, Wyo. — With snow on the road, Level 1 Chain Law is in effect on a portion of I-80 in Wyoming. Vehicles traveling between Evanston and Lyman need to have all wheel drive tires or need to be equipped with “adequate” snow tires or tire chains, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

How long is I-80 in Wyoming closed?

Narrow road. No vehicles over 23 ft. 4 in. length and over 8 ft. 4 in width….Travel information for Interstate 80 is as follows:

Impact Levels Description / Recommended Action
CLOSED Per W.S. 24-1-109, motorists traveling on a closed road without permission from WYDOT or WHP may be subject to a fine of up to $750 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment.

Does I 80 go through the mountains?

From the city of San Francisco to a few miles west of the Hudson River in northern New Jersey, I-80 traverses various terrain and 11 states. Its highest point is located at Sherman Hill Summit in Wyoming between Laramie and Cheyenne at an elevation of 8640 feet.

Is 287 Open to Laramie?

McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Bridge repair and miscellaneous work on approximately 10 miles of US 287/WY 789 between milepost 64.27 and milepost 74.21….Travel information for US Highway 287 is as follows:

Conditions Nearest Town Laramie NWS Forecast
Location Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate
Conditions Dry
Advisories None
Last Report Time Oct 26, 2021 12:00 am

Are you required to carry chains in Wyoming?

When winter storms significantly impact highway travel in Wyoming, the state’s chain law will go into effect. Wyoming’s chain law is two-tiered. Travel is then restricted to vehicles equipped with tire chains or all-wheel-drive vehicles equipped with adequate mud and snow or all-weather tires.

Do I need chains on Teton Pass?

Level 1 Chain Law is in effect on WY 22 over Teton Pass. A weight restriction limits traffic to vehicles under 60,000 pounds gross weight. Level 1 Chain Law is also in effect on WY 28 near South Pass.

Is I 80 still closed in Cheyenne Wyoming?

I80: The Wagonhound Rest Area near Elk Mountain at milepost 266 is CLOSED until further notice….

Interstate 80 Town Cheyenne NWS Forecast
Location Between Exit 359, Junction I-25 and Exit 364, College Drive
Conditions Dry
Advisories None
Last Report Time Oct 21, 2021 05:43 am