I-80 tunnels reopen before first snowfall

ROCK SPRINGS—While Wyoming Department of Transportation officials are still “very distraught” by the Feb. 14 tragedy that forced the closure of the westbound tunnel, they are “relieved” to get traffic moving again in both lanes through both tunnels prior to the worst of Wyoming’s winter weather, according to a WYDOT spokesperson.

WYDOT reopened the westbound tunnel to two lanes of traffic on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

“With some early delivery of new electrical components and some use of temporary materials, crews were able to expedite work on the lighting system and signage,” Stephanie Harsha, WYDOT District 3 Public Relations Specialist, told the Rocket Miner.

She noted the tunnels were initially reopened with a speed limit of 35 miles an hour. WYDO

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