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Travel information for US Highway 287 is as follows:
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Closures & Advisories Search Conditions By Map Search By City Search By District Variable Speed Limits Chain Law Neighboring States |
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| District 1 (Southeast) | I80: Bridge Damage, overpass closed at Higley Boulevard, exit 214, near Rawlins, use alternate route. |
| District 2 (Central) | WY251: Watch for falling rock from milepost 0 to 8.91. |
| District 3 (Southwest) | WY22: Weight limit of 60,000 GVW is in effect over Teton Pass between Jackson and the Idaho state line from milepost 7 to 17. WY22 Teton Pass Safe Pass Program: All drivers operating an RV, towing a trailer, or driving a vehicle weighing or with a weight rating 10,000 pounds or more must self-certify their ability to safely navigate WY22 Teton Pass. Please click on the link to complete the yearly online self-certification process: https://safepass.wyoroad.info/ |
| District 5 (Northwest) | US212: Traffic permitted from milepost 9.4 to Long Lake closure gate. Expect Delays 10/12-10/15: 30FT Extra Wide Oversize Load Traveling on US 16, and US 20. |
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| Route | Location | Conditions | Advisories | Restrictions | Last Report Time | Cameras | Sensors |
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Laramie
NWS Forecast |
Between the Colorado State Line and Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 | Wet with Fog | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:13 AM |
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| Between Start of Divided Highway, Mile Marker 416 and Mile Marker 413, 4 Miles North of Tie Siding | Wet with Fog | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:13 AM | |||
| Between Mile Marker 413, 4 miles north of Tie Siding and Laramie | Wet with Fog | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:13 AM |
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| Between Laramie and WY 34, Closure Gate | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 09:13 AM |
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| Between WY 34, Closure Gate and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 08:38 AM | |||
| Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 308 and Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 08:38 AM | |||
| Between Divided Highway at Mile Marker 290 and Rock River | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 08:38 AM | |||
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Medicine Bow
NWS Forecast |
Between Rock River and Medicine Bow | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 09:12 AM |
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| Between Medicine Bow and Hanna Jct | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 09:12 AM | |||
| Between Hanna Jct and I-80, Walcott Jct | Wet with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds US 287/US 30 from milepost 235.230 to 244.040
Width restriction: 14 ft |
Oct 14, 2026, 09:12 AM |
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Rawlins
NWS Forecast |
Between I-80, Walcott Jct and Rawlins | Dry with Dangerous Winds | Extreme Blow Over Risk |
Closed to all high profile vehicles under 25000 GVW due to gusting winds
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Oct 14, 2026, 08:41 AM |
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| Between Rawlins and Mile Marker 23 | Dry | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 08:41 AM |
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Muddy Gap
NWS Forecast |
Between Mile Marker 23 and Lamont | Wet | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 10:41 AM | ||
| Between Lamont and Muddy Gap | Wet | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 10:41 AM |
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| Between Muddy Gap and Jeffrey City | Wet | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 10:41 AM |
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| Between Jeffrey City and Sweetwater Station Jct | Wet | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 10:41 AM |
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Lander
NWS Forecast |
Between Sweetwater Station Jct and Jct WY 28 / US 287 | Wet with Rain, Fog, Limited Visibility | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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| Between Jct WY 28 / US 287 and Lander | Wet with Rain | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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| Between Lander and Diversion Dam Jct | Wet with Rain | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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Dubois
NWS Forecast |
Between Diversion Dam Jct and Dubois | Wet with Rain | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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| Between Dubois and Lava Mountain Lodge | Dry | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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| Between Lava Mountain Lodge and the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park | Wet with Fog | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 09:35 AM |
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Jackson
NWS Forecast |
Between the E Boundary of Grand Teton Nat'l Park and Moran Jct | Dry | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 08:29 AM | ||
| Between Moran Jct and Flagg Ranch | Dry | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 08:29 AM | |||
| Between Flagg Ranch and the S Boundary of Yellowstone Nat'l Park | Dry | None | None | Oct 14, 2026, 08:29 AM | |||
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| Project Name | Project Number | WYDOT Contact | Contractor Contact | Start Date | Completion Date | Description | Road | Milepost(s) | Surface | Delays | Last Updated |
| Roadwork US 287 South of Laramie mp 402-405 | N232070 | Steven Cook 307-745-2115 steve.cook@wyo.gov |
McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Worland , WY 307-347-4268 |
Apr 20, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Widen and overlay; width restriction in place | 402 to 405 | Paved | Expect delays | Aug 4, 2026, 09:12 AM | |
| Roadwork WY 220 near Casper mp 115 (Poplar Street between CY and Collins) | N212124 | Mark Harris 307-258-5152 |
Oftedal Construction, Inc. Casper , WY 307-237-4499 |
Jun 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2028 | Reconstruction, Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement, landscaping, asphalt paving, sidewalks, curb and gutter, traffic signal system. Poplar Street will be closed from W. Collins to CY Ave. Each year June 1 –oct 31 2028. Detour to travel down Collins, right on Ash St., and right again on CY Ave. Expect 5 minute delays. | 115.33 to 115.75 | Paved | Expect delays | Oct 7, 2026, 08:23 AM | |
| US 26 Check Station East MP 67.25 - 72.07 between Dubois and Lander | N302058 | None | McGarvin-Moberly Construction Co. Worland , WY 307-347-4268 |
May 26, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Mill, overlay, chip seal and fencing involving asphalt paving, fencing, chip seal, traffic control, milling and grading work on approximately 4.82 miles beginning at RM 67.25 on US 26/287 at various locations. | 67.25 to 72.07 | Paved | 20 minute delays with stopped conditions | May 29, 2026, 10:56 AM | |
| Road Work US 26/89/191 near Moran Jct | N/A | None | None | Oct 5, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Construction is expected to take approximately 12 weeks, with most work occurring between October and December. The schedule will depend on river flows, weather and site access. During construction, the road will be reduced to one lane. Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic lights and flaggers. Travelers should expect delays of up to 20 minutes. | 184.5 to 184.6 | Paved | 20 minute delays | Oct 5, 2026, 10:22 AM | |
| *Chain Law - Level 1 Definition |
| **Chain Law - Level 2 Definition |
| Other Definitions |
| Impact Levels | Description / Recommended Action |
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| Low | Minimal impacts expected, use general caution. |
| Moderate | Some impacts expected, use extra caution. Stay alert for changing road and weather conditions. |
| High | Dangerous impacts expected, use extreme caution, delay travel or consider alternate route. If travel is necessary, slow down and allow extra time. |
| CLOSED | Per W.S. 24-1-109, motorists traveling on a closed road without permission from WYDOT or WHP may be subject to a fine of up to $750 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment. |
| Seasonal / Long-Duration Event | Impact level used to distinguish long-duration events from emergent events. |
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