News – Sheridan Media
Wyoming Department of Transportation District 4 will begin its annual chip sealing project in northeast Wyoming on Wednesday August 13 north of Gillette, weather permitting. According to WYDOT, crews with Hardrives Construction, Inc. will begin the project in Campbell County on Wyoming Highway 59 North between mile markers 123.770 and 142.070. They will then move to WYO 50, between mile markers 20.380 and 25.190.
During the week of August 18, crews will address sections of US 16 east of Buffalo between mile markers 2.120 and 7.400, to Ucross between mile markers 14.260 and 20.280, and WYO 196 between mile markers 274.190 and 287.630, and lastly to Ranchester between the I-90 interchange and the west end of the new bridge. Once the chip seal is complete, the contractor will fog seal the shoulders, and WYDOT will permanently stripe those routes
All work is scheduled to be completed Monday through Saturday between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm and is expected to be completed by August 24 – weather dependent. Drivers should be aware of potential delays as pilot car operations will be in place on all two-lane highways. Also, be aware of flying rocks and follow the 30 MPH speed limit signs through construction zones to eliminate potential vehicle damage. In any work zone, avoid distractions like cell phones. Project scheduling is dependent on weather conditions and material and equipment availability.
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Last modified: August 9, 2025