Green River, WY – Unauthorized oversized loads attempting to pass through the I-80 Green River Tunnel have caused repeated damage, crashes, and traffic delays, prompting a renewed warning from the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
According to the Wyoming Highway Patrol, no oversized loads are allowed through the Green River Tunnel or the city of Green River under any circumstances. Truck drivers hauling oversized freight must follow designated permit routes or risk citations and potential loss of their oversize/overweight permits.
The warning comes as the tunnel remains under repair from extensive damage sustained during a series of crashes and a fire in February. Authorities said that repeated violations by oversized trucks are not only unlawful but are also lengthening the repair timeline and worsening traffic congestion on I-80 in western Wyoming.
Officials emphasized that continued unauthorized entries could significantly delay reopening efforts. Commercial drivers are urged to consult the Wyoming Department of Transportation’s online permitting system for approved routes.
“Failure to follow this state statute will result in citations and possible loss of an oversized permit,” the agency stated in its advisory.
I-80 is one of the nation’s busiest cross-country freight routes, and prolonged disruptions in Wyoming have ripple effects on commercial trucking across the western United States. Drivers and carriers are advised to plan alternate routes well in advance to avoid delays and penalties.
More information on oversize and overweight permitting is available through the WYDOT E-permitting website.
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