HOBACK, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Reiman Corp. will be working on the Hoback Junction arch bridge this week to help extend the life of the structure. The work will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and is scheduled to continue for over a week.

According to WYDOT, traffic will still have a single lane in each direction but will be shifted on the bridge to accommodate the work zone. Drivers can expect to see reduced speeds, slower moving traffic and minor delays.

WYDOT wrote via press release that the work is part of a district-wide bridge rehabilitation project that includes structure rehabilitation, asphalt paving, concrete paving and guardrail work.

WYDOT reminds drivers to slow down in work zones, be alert and cautious of roadside workers and obey all traffic control devices. Unpredictable weather and other variables could necessitate last-minute changes to the plans and work hours.

Leigh Reagan Smith is a wildlife and community news reporter. Originally a documentary filmmaker, she has lived in the valley since 1997. Leigh enjoys skiing, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and interviewing interesting people for her podcast, SoulRise.