News – Sheridan Media
The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced Monday an upcoming speed limit change on WYO 336. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
The decision to reduce the speed limit from 70 mph to 50 mph on a stretch of WYO 336 east of Sheridan is the result of a traffic study conducted as part of an access application for the Story House Development; a new 45-acre mix-use development at mile marker 1.66. The development is expected to include more than 380 residential units and commercial businesses over the next several years, leading to a significant increase in traffic. The change affects a stretch of WYO 336 between mile markers 1.52 and 2.43 and will be in effect the week of September 8.
According to WYDOT, this new posted speed more appropriately matches the speeds drivers are traveling through this section of road and is a proactive measure to ensure public safety, addressing existing roadway conditions combined with the anticipated increase in traffic. The affected area includes a large radius curve east of the Story House development access and the intersection with County Road 84 (Wildcat Road) at mile marker 1.97.
The combination of the curve and the skewed intersection creates limited sight distance, particularly for drivers looking east/north. The new speed limit is a necessary change to mitigate potential hazards and improve safety for all motorists and residents in the area.
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Last modified: September 3, 2025