upgrading Americans with Disabilities requirements at every street corner between 10th Street and Stampede Avenue, replacing broken curb and gutter and sidewalk, and upgrading wiring at traffic signals. The project begins at US 14/16/20 milepost 51.78 at the intersection of 10th Street and Sheridan Avenue in front of the Park County Courthouse, and it proceeds 1.20 miles on US 14/16/20 to the intersection of 17th Street and Stampede Avenue on Greybull Hill. “Email updates and weekly public meetings will resume in the spring when the contractor begins preparing to resume work operations,” Frost said. Phase 3 of the project, by contract, proceeds from Alger Avenue up Greybull Hill to the end of the project and must be completed through concrete grinding and texturing prior to June 15, 2021. By contract, the project will be shut down from June 16, 2021 through Aug. 23, 2021. Phase 4 of the project, by contract, requires all remaining work to be completed by Sept. 30, 2021. Contract completion date is Sept. 30, 2021.
Snow plow struck on US 26 west of Riverton RIVERTON – A Wyoming Department of Transportation plow truck was hit by a passenger vehicle Dec. 2 on slick US 26 roads west of Riverton. The near head-on crash caused minimal damages to the truck’s plow, but heavy damages to the passenger vehicle. No serious injuries were reported. The plow truck was moving slowly at the time of the crash. Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. WYDOT Riverton heavy equipment operator Mike Crawford said it’s important for citizens to realize that WYDOT plow trucks are out on the highways during and after snow storms. WYDOT has numerous bright yellow plow trucks, and when working the roads, these plow trucks have amber, red and blue flashing lights mounted on top of the cab and on the back of the sanders. Snow plow trucks and the plows are huge machines and equipment, capable of moving tons of snow every minute. Operators of these snow plows are highly trained professionals. These snow plow professionals need
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cooperation from drivers so they can do their jobs and keep the road safe for drivers. Give them room to operate. “Stay well back from operating snow plows, and be aware of oncoming plow trucks,” Crawford said. “These trucks are spreading sand, anti-icing and de-icing chemicals on the roadway.” Crawford said it’s always a good idea to stay vigilant when approaching snow plow trucks, too. WYDOT employees are out on the highways every day and many nights, including holidays, attempting to provide a safe, high quality and efficient transportation system for the citizens of Wyoming. WYDOT employees are on the roads when the conditions are the worst, and they’re out there between storms, too. With limited visibility, snow plow drivers can’t see vehicles behind them if the vehicles are too close to the plows. “Remember, the safest driving surface is behind the plow. If you must pass, don’t pass on the right into the plume of snow being moved,” Crawford said. “Be sure on two-lane highways that you have plenty of time to pass. Keep a close watch. These huge plow trucks often stir up their own snow cloud while doing their work. It’s sometimes impossible to see what’s com-
Total number of employees: As of Dec. 4, 2020
1,926
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1,900
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1,962
ing at you when passing a plow truck due to the ever-present snow cloud created by the plow truck.” WYDOT snow plows usually operate at slower speeds than other traffic. “Always remember our plows are helping to keep you safe,” Crawford said.
S&S continued work on east side of 17th Street CODY – S&S Construction continued work on 17th Street in Cody on Dec. 8. Grinding of pavement began prior to the slab replacement on Greybull Hill. Crews enjoyed the unseasonably balmy 50 degree temperature with slight winds. n
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Pavement grinding on 17th Street in Cody.
WHP Total number of highway fatalities: As of Dec. 8, 2020
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