HOBACK, Wyo. — According to a press release by Teton County, Hoback Junction South will be closed to all commercial vehicles and trailers beginning June 9, due to road damage north of the Deer Creek Heights Subdivision entrance.
A “road closed ahead” sign will be placed at the beginning of Hoback Junction South and the closure will begin just south of the last residence before Johnny Counts Road.
The work is expected to begin in the last week of June and take three to four days to complete.
The decision to close the road was reportedly made to reduce the risk of further damage after Teton County Road and Levee staff observed asphalt distress and road slumping. The road is in close proximity to a steep slope.
The gate accessing the U.S. Forest Service access known as Johnny Counts will be locked. Emergency vehicles and critical service providers are exempt from the closure.
The road was used as an access point after a too-tall semi-truck damaged the frame of the Astoria Bridge in December 2022.
