The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) reports that the Wyoming Highway Patrol has completed on-scene data collection at the site of the I-80 Green River Tunnel crash, which is located at mile marker 90.2 within the westbound tunnel.
The crash occurred in the westbound tube of the twin tunnel along I-80 under Castle Rock, in Green River. It involved 26 cars and trucks. The crash sparked a fire inside the tunnel that destroyed six commercial vehicles and two passenger vehicles.
Work preparing the eastbound tunnel for head-to-head traffic is ongoing, with contractors for WYDOT placing concrete barriers for the transitions into the tunnel and to separate lanes within the tunnel. The speed limit while traffic moves head-to-head will be 35 mph, and delays are expected.
“WYDOT has experience temporarily moving traffic head-to-head in the tunnels,” said John Eddins, WYDOT District 3 Engineer. “With reduced speeds and additional signage, we see this as a safe solution to minimize traffic impacts to the community of Green River. But with the high traffic volumes on I-80, there will still be some delays for drivers.”
WYDOT urges traffic to obey all posted speed limits and traffic control. There will be a 10.5 ft. width and 16 ft. height restriction through the head-to-head lanes in the eastbound tunnel. Oversized vehicles should contact WYDOT’s oversize loads permit office for detours.
In the meantime, WYDOT urges drivers to take it slow on the current detour through the community of Green River.
“There will be increased Trooper presence around the tunnels and within Green River to ensure safe driving and slower speeds,” said Cameron. “Use caution with GPS, as it may identify suggested routes that are not suitable for interstate traffic.”
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