JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Evans Construction will be milling and paving sections of US 89/191 through the Town of Jackson beginning the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 4. Crews will be conducting milling operations at night, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The work will take place on the asphalt sections of the highway from High School Road to the five-way intersection with Flat Creek Drive and Pearl Ave near Wendy’s, as well as a small section on WY22 near the Y intersection of US 89 and WY22.
According to WYDOT, the nighttime milling work (the process of removing part or all of the surface asphalt) is estimated to be completed in two weeks and crews will be working through the weekend. Drivers will be able to access businesses through the work zone while construction is underway.
Following the milling operations, crews will be paving the milled roadway sections, tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 23. This work will take place during the day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“While work is underway, WYDOT and the contractor will make every effort to maintain two-way traffic and access to businesses within the five-lane sections to help reduce delays and congestion,” WYDOT said in the announcement. “The work has been scheduled at this time to avoid peak summer traffic while still meeting WYDOT’s specifications for paving temperatures.”
The entire project is scheduled to conclude on Friday, Oct. 11.
In addition, WYDOT traffic crews will be working on another job at the intersection of US 89/191 and WY22, at the Y intersection. Crews will be crews will be updating the pedestrian crossing signs on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The work will have limited impact on moving traffic. Crews might briefly close the free right turn lane near Albertsons to replace the signs.
Drivers are advised to be alert and aware in construction areas, be mindful of roadside workers, and expect reduced speeds and possible delays. Drivers are also encouraged to sign up for 511 Notify alerts for traffic alerts and construction activities.
