Got Thoughts on Wyoming Roads and Bridges? WYDOT Wants to Hear From You

WYDOT is putting the future of Wyoming’s roads, bridges, airports—and even public safety systems—on the table and asking folks across the state to weigh in.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has just dropped its draft 2026 State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), and it’s open for public comment until September 1, 2025.

So, what’s in the plan? A whole lot.

We’re talking about dozens of upcoming projects WYDOT tentatively expects to take on starting October 1, when the next fiscal year kicks in. That includes highway upgrades, bridge replacements, airport work, transit projects, and improvements tied to the Public Safety Communications Commission.

Think of the STIP as WYDOT’s year-ahead game plan—though it doesn’t stop there. The draft also includes a sneak peek at transportation projects through 2031, plus details on federal transit funding being funneled through the state.

If you’re in North-Central Wyoming, a few local projects might catch your eye:

• Sheridan: The Works Street bridge over Little Goose Creek is getting replaced.
• Clearmont: Utility work on US 14/16 is on the docket.
• Buffalo to Ten Sleep: An 11-mile stretch of US 16 is getting some much-needed pavement rehab.
• Gillette area: Nearly 2 miles of East Ridge Road are up for reconstruction.

All projects are organized by county and give a general idea of the type of work involved. But WYDOT makes one thing clear: everything is subject to change—depending on funding, road conditions, and surprises that pop up during the design phase.

WYDOT is all ears.

You can view the full plan and project map online.

Comments can be submitted through WYDOT’s website or mailed the old-fashioned way to:
5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009

Again, the deadline to share your thoughts is September 1—so if you’ve got opinions on how your tax dollars should be used to keep Wyoming moving, now’s the time to speak up.

The original story by Kevin Koile for Sheridan Media.