District 2 wrapping up construction projects

Part of the I-25 job north of Casper (Horse Ranch Creek section). The interchange is called the Horse Ranch Creek interchange, or the junction with WYO 259.

Photo: Jeff Goetz

District 2 wrapping up construction projects by end of season

As we near the end of the 2022 construction season, there are several active contract jobs within District 2. Most are on schedule and will be completed by the end of the season. The season has been successful despite some challenges.

“In general we are happy with the amount of work completed,” said District Construction Engineer Mark Williams. “Also happy with the material and supply issues and labor shortages that have been overcome or mitigated by the (road construction) industry.”

Material shortages did affect some of the work, although delayed, all deliveries were eventually made.

The projects are listed by their location, project name and project number. • I-25 Glendo Marginal (I252169 NHPPI 2): Paving south bound lanes began mid-September. Expected to reopen to traffic in October. • I-25 Douglas Marginal Bridge and Girders (B222012,

B222016, B222034): Southbound lane bridge work nearly complete and grading/sloping guardrail replacement continues. Expected to reopen to traffic in November. Minor work off the roadway will be ongoing over the winter. Northbound lanes bridge work begins spring 2023. • I-25 Horse Ranch Creek section (I254159 NHPPI): Approach slab work and Class II repair finishing at bridges. Asphalt milling and paving is nearing complete. Major work should be completed by the end of September. • I-25 over Walsh Drive (I254150): Bridge replacement on schedule. Concrete deck work mostly complete. Concrete pavement work has begun approaching the bridge. Work will continue over winter. Anticipate opening to traffic by end of 2022. • I-25 Sign Replacement Various Locations (B222029): Locations between Douglas and Casper completed. • WYO 254 Salt Creek Highway Bridge Rehabilitation (B222001): In-place bridge forms installed. One vehicle crash

Sept. 8 has damaged forms and other components. Bridge Department to inspect second week of September. Completion delayed indefinitely. Other bridges under Project Number

B22002 completed or work ending for winter season. • District 2 Contract Patching Various Locations (B212014):

All paving in the northern portion of the district has been completed. This includes locations on WYO 487, WYO 220,

US 20/26, and I-25. In the southern portion, US 85 patching has been completed in Niobrara County. The Wheatland I-25

Business Loop job will begin later but is planned for completion by the end of October. • US 20 Orin Jct. to Lost Springs Rehabilitation (N401018):

Remaining work to be completed 2023. • US 26 Guernsey to Ft. Laramie Bridge Rehabilitation (N271037): Paving complete. Other major road work completed. Return to traffic by the end of September. • US 287/WYO 789 Jeffrey City West Overlay and Chip Seal (N202074 NHPP 2): Aggregate crushing under way. Milling scheduled for mid-September with pavement overlay in October. Chip seal work scheduled for spring 2023. • WYO 34 Bosler to Wheatland Overlay and Chip Seal (0109027): Aggregate processing and paving in October with chip seal work scheduled in 2023. • WYO 59 Highland Loop Turn Lane (N431038 NHPP 2):

Roadwork complete. Cleanup work and fencing nearing completion. • Natrona County CR 106 Bridge Rehabilitation (CN01064):

Completing final details. n

The I-25 bridge over Walsh Drive in Casper is making headway toward completion.