JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) announced two bridge inspections, May 9-13.

Consor Engineering will inspect the bridge over the Snake River on US 26/89, south of Hoback Junction in the Snake River Canyon Monday and Tuesday, May 9 and 10.

May 11-13, crews will inspect the Snake River Bridge on Highway 22. Work that will impact traffic will be between 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., says WYDOT. Crews will be working around the bridge during daytime hours.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane, motorists will be flagged across the bridge in alternating directions. Delays are expected to be up to 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

According to the press release, “WYDOT recommends that drivers plan accordingly by avoiding the WYO 22 area during the night time work hours if possible, or leave early and expect delays. Crews hope to limit the work to one or two nights, but may be working at night the whole week, pending weather conditions and other issues that may affect the schedule.”

Crews will go back to working on the bridge over the Snake River on US 26/89, south of Hoback Junction following the work on 22. Traffic control will be similar and commuters are warned to expect delays says WYDOT.

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