45 miles of Wyoming I-80 closed due to ‘multiple crashes’
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) says that they’ll keep I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne closed for most of the day on Friday due to a serious pileup involving several semi trucks.
On Friday morning, WYDOT announced that they closed both directions of I-80 between Laramie and Cheyenne due to multiple crashes at mile marker 331.
Update on the crash involving multiple vehicles on Interatate 80. Emergency crews are beginning to transport drivers and passengers involved in the crash and who are not injured back to Laramie, Wyoming. pic.twitter.com/Z5rmLl1zsO
— Wyoming Highway Patrol (@WYHighwayPatrol) January 31, 2020
WYDOT says that several injuries have been reported as a result of the crashes, but it isn’t yet clear how many vehicles are involved.
Crash involving multiple vehicles on Interstate 80 around milepost 331, between Laramie and Cheyenne. Please avoid the area while emergency crews are working this crash. pic.twitter.com/1OLvARxAI9
— Wyoming Highway Patrol (@WYHighwayPatrol) January 31, 2020
At 8 a.m., WYDOT estimated that I-80 could reopen in 10 to 12 hours.
Winter weather has also shut down eastbound I-80 is closed between Rock Springs and Rawlins. The estimated opening time for this stretch of I-80 is unknown.
LIVE look from I-80 near Rawlins, Wyoming!
Blowing snow conditions making hazardous driving today with numerous wrecks!Permission: Irmgard Price@WeatherBug – #I80 #WYwx #wind #wyoroad pic.twitter.com/wFboLERJ60
— Live Storm Chasers (@Livestormchaser) January 31, 2020
I-80 between Elk Mountain and Laramie is also closed to light, high profile vehicles due to wind.
For the latest road closure information from WYDOT, please click here.