JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT), with contract crews from Reiman Corp., will be closing US 26/89/189/191 near the Swinging Bridge Road south of Jackson on Wednesday, Nov. 6, for the removal of the last truss section of the old Swinging Bridge.
The Swinging Bridge replacement project is part of WYDOT’s Bridge Replacement Off System (BROS) program, a federally funded program to reduce the number of deficient off-system bridges, or what the Federal Highway Administration defines as “a highway bridge located on a public road.”
According to a WYDOT press release, the last section will be moved to the Snake River boat ramp to join the other two sections that are already there. Crews will be setting up traffic control at 9 a.m. and the move is scheduled to take place sometime between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
The closure is tentatively scheduled to last roughly 30 minutes, the estimated time of travel to relocate the structure.
“Due to the size of the old Swinging Bridge structure, and the difficulty with turning movements and travel, the highway must be free of traffic to move it,” WYDOT writes.
WYDOT will send out a 511 Notify alert prior to the closure and strongly advises commuters to avoid the area if possible between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Those traveling in the area during that time should be prepared for delays.
Drivers can sign up for 511 Notify alerts here.
