JACKSON, Wyo. — The Wyoming Department of Transportation would like to inform drivers that WYDOT crews will be performing avalanche infrastructure maintenance on WYO 22 in Teton Pass tomorrow morning, September 23.
Between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., motorists can expect up to 5 minute closures on WYO 22 over Teton Pass. Crews will use helicopter operations in Teton Pass’s Shovel Slide area to refuel the Gazex avalanche mitigation units.
These units use explosions to cause smaller, controlled avalanches, preventing dangerous, uncontrolled conditions. The work will cause short traffic delays of up to 5 minutes at a time.
To ensure the safety of the traveling public and WYDOT crews, the road must be temporarily closed and free of moving traffic while the helicopter is in the air near the roadway. Roadside flaggers will control traffic during the operation. All times are
Approximate, dependent on weather, and subject to change.
WYDOT would like to remind drivers to remember to obey all roadside signs, traffic control devices and road closures. For more information, visit our website at www.wyoroad.info.
