Cheyenne, WY – The Wyoming Highway Patrol and WYDOT are warning motorists to expect slow-moving traffic Friday, January 23, as a massive superload carrying construction equipment travels from Evanston to Gillette.
According to officials, the superload will enter Wyoming on eastbound Interstate 80 at the Utah border and continue as far as Rawlins before diverting onto the Green River Tunnel detour. The route includes Wyoming Highways 372, 789, and 191 as it moves northeast toward its destination.
From there, the transport will move to U.S. Highway 287, continue north through Casper, and merge onto Interstate 25. The route then connects to Wyoming Highways 387 and 59 before reaching Gillette.
The superload measures roughly 15 feet 8 inches tall, 27 feet 6 inches wide, and 110 feet long, with a combined vehicle and load weight of about 216,000 pounds. Due to its size, both lanes of travel will be used at certain points, with convoy speeds limited to 25–30 mph—dropping to 10 mph when crossing bridges.
WYDOT noted that temporary delays and traffic stoppages are expected, and travel times could vary based on conditions and logistics. Law enforcement will escort the transport throughout the journey to ensure public safety.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for travel along affected routes.
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