JACKSON, Wyo. — Drivers, get ready to share the highway with road crews later this week.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be striping traffic markings on US89/191 south of Jackson between Hoback Junction and High School Road on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Crews will be painting lines between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on those two days; keep in mind that the work is weather dependent and schedules could change.
“The annual project is necessary to restore proper visibility of pavement markings on state highways,” WYDOT announced Monday. “Due to Wyoming’s harsh winter conditions and weather hazards, these lines can fade or be destroyed. WYDOT crews must repaint these markings to provide improved safety and capacity for motorists traveling on highways.”
WYDOT reminds motorists to be vigilant when striping trucks are on the road, and to slow down accordingly. The stripers travel at slower speeds when applying paint. They also travel with a “shadow car,” which monitors traffic in the vicinity.
“Drivers are urged to not follow stripers too closely and only pass when it is safe to do so,” WYDOT advised. “Drivers should be aware that driving over wet paint can reduce the reflectivity of the markings, as well as stick to your vehicle.”
