Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming highway closures across I-80 and I-25 are halting travel as extreme winds trigger crashes.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, Interstate 25 is closed to all commercial traffic from the Colorado border north to Douglas due to dangerous wind conditions.
Authorities also reported that Interstate 80 westbound from Laramie to Rawlins is closed to all traffic following multiple crashes linked to the ongoing windstorm.
Both directions of I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins have been shut down to commercial vehicles because of what officials described as an “extreme blowover risk.” High-profile vehicles are especially vulnerable during severe wind events in the corridor, which is known for sudden gusts crossing the open plains.
Elsewhere in the region, officials said portions of I-25, I-80 and other highways are closed to lighter high-profile vehicles weighing between roughly 40,000 and 75,000 pounds.
The Wyoming Highway Patrol urged drivers to avoid traveling through the affected areas and instead stop at the nearest safe location until wind conditions improve.
“Mother Nature is not messing around,” the agency wrote in a public alert, warning drivers not to attempt to push through the storm.
Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or use the Wyoming 511 app for the latest road closures and conditions across the state.
The windstorm is expected to continue affecting travel conditions through the weekend, increasing the risk of additional restrictions or closures along major interstates.
The closures could disrupt travel for commuters, delivery drivers and students traveling between communities across southeastern Wyoming.
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