LARAMIE, Wyo. — Bridge and pavement work is starting Monday, March 29 on Interstate 80 around Laramie, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) said.
Motorists on the interstate should expect lane closures, speed limit reductions and construction activity near the highway, WYDOT said. Local traffic should consider using alternative routes such as Snowy Range Road or Curtis Street.
I-80 through Laramie is going to be a “cone zone” into the summer, WYDOT said. Work will take place between the Third Street and Curtis Street interchanges (mile markers 310-313) in both the eastbound and westbound lanes.
Crews will be replacing concrete slabs and placing a high performance wearing course, which helps preserve the new pavement and gives better traction.
In addition to the pavement work, crews will be completing bridge rehabilitation work along multiple structures within the project area, including the structures over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks as well as the structures crossing the Laramie River.
Each rehabilitated bridge will receive either an epoxy or latex overlay, which also helps with traction and preservation, WYDOT said.
