Snake River Bridge at WY 22 Project

Wednesday February 21st, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pothole Repair, Wednesday, February 21st

WYDOT’s contractor that is working on the bridge and intersection on WY 22 will be filling potholes on and near the bridge on Wednesday, February 21 from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Times will vary depending on progress and cure time of the material (which is temperature dependent).

Expect one lane alternating traffic on and around the bridge during that time. Expect long delays. Adjust your driving schedule accordingly.

Wednesday and Thursday February 21st and 22nd

WY 22 Corridor Project Open Houses

Please join us for one of two public information open houses to learn about the improvements being considered along the WY22 corridor, provide input, ask questions, and find out about the project schedule and next steps. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Victor Elementary School, 255 Elm St., Victor, Idaho

Thursday, February 22, 5-7 p.m.
Jackson Hole Middle School, 1230 S Park Loop Rd, Jackson

Tuesday and Wednesday February 6th and 7th

Regional Transportation Expo 2024

WYDOT, Teton County, the Town of Jackson and partnering agencies and departments have various transportation projects in various phases of planning, design and construction. In an effort to get your feedback on multiple projects and services being discussed, planned and built, we encourage you to attend the FIRST EVER Jackson/Teton County Regional Transportation Expo. Attend a meeting to speak with representatives from Teton County Public Works, the Town of Jackson Public Works, WYDOT, Jackson Hole Airport, START, Teton Village, and other transportation-associated entities. Whether you want to learn about new projects, comment on existing ones or share ideas about transportation needs in the county, we hope to see you there! Note that many of these projects may have standalone public meetings in the future (like WYDOT’s WY 22 Corridor Project – meetings planned for February).

Tuesday, February 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. (Spanish-speaking interpreter will be available)
Jackson Hole Middle School, 1230 S Park Loop Rd, Jackson

Wednesday, February 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Wilson Elementary School, HHR Ranch Road, Wilson

The Expo is an opportunity to hear about many of the transportation projects happening around Teton County. For more information on the Regional Transportation Expo, please visit Teton County’s public engagement site at https://publicinput.com/regionaltransportationexpo.

Wednesday December 6th

Snake River Bridge Pothole Repairs Cause Delays

We apologize for the extensive delays that occurred on Wednesday, December 6 on WY 22 due to pothole repairs on the Snake River Bridge.

The pothole repair work required the closure of one lane and took longer than anticipated. Work was originally scheduled for 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., but colder temperatures extended the curing time of the patch material, delaying lane reopening until after 4 p.m. This may explain why a lane was closed when it appeared that no work was being done.

As you know, any interruption in traffic flow on WY 22 can cause significant backups, especially given the volume of vehicles exceeding the road’s capacity during maintenance operations. Unfortunately, the situation was further complicated by earlier accidents that caused congestion, though these cleared before the pothole repair began.

WYDOT is committed to improving future experiences and are working with our contractors to enhance communication and planning for upcoming maintenance projects.

We apologize again for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to improve future travel through the WY 22/WY 390 intersection and across the Snake River Bridge.

Thursday October 5th

Crews will be Working in the Snake River, Begin Work on New Wetlands

WYDOT, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, will temporarily change the Snake River channel at the Snake River Bridge. If you plan to float the river under the bridge in the next six months, please be advised of this change. The minor channel change is the safest method for river users and the most hydraulically gentle way to maintain the flow of the river.

Over the summer, WYDOT consulted with Teton County, Protect Our Water Jackson Hole, Snake River Fund, Rendezvous Park, adjacent landowners, and others to ascertain the best way to do this. Because the volume of water released from Jackson Dam has been reduced to its winter flow, it was decided that this time of year is best to minimize impact on the river.

Construction has progressed on the two piers on the west side of the Snake River where there is no flow. After changing the channel, Ames will begin work on piers 3 and 4 on the east side, which are currently in the existing channels of the Snake River. A cofferdam will be built around the work zone to create a dry workspace for the contractor, and the channel will be temporarily changed to flow between piers 2 and 3.

WYDOT and Ames will restore flows to the original channel in the spring before high water season. This change will need to be made again next fall for the second stage of the bridge construction and will be removed again in the spring of 2025.

Additionally, as part of the agreement with Rendezvous Park, WYDOT is working with the contractor to create wetlands in the park to offset the wetlands that will be removed along the roadway due to the construction. This work began Oct. 4 and will continue through the late fall, when local park use is low and will occur in two locations near the project.

The work is part of the Snake River Bridge and Intersection project, which was awarded in November of 2022. The work includes the replacement of the Snake River Bridge on WYO 22, the reconstruction of the intersection of WYO 22 and WYO 390, wildlife crossings and other work on approximately 1.80 miles of WYO 22 & WYO 390 in Teton County. More information about the project history is available at www.dot.state.wy.us/snakeriver. The completion date for this project is June 30, 2025.

WYDOT would like to remind drivers to remember to obey all roadside signs, traffic control devices and closures. 

For more information on construction projects across Wyoming, visit our web site at www.wyoroad.info. select the “map” link, and highlight “construction” on the additional layers menu. Drivers can sign up for 511 Notify alerts at https://www.wyoroad.info/511/511NotifyAnnouncement.html.

Tuesday August 8th

Construction continues on pedestrian underpass

On Tuesday, August 8, a large concrete box structure that will be used as a pedestrian underpass was set near the Wilson School. To accommodate groundwater levels, the pedestrian box is much higher than the old road grade, which may be concerning to some people. The grade raise is about 7 feet, but the construction team has a plan to safely and efficiently raise the highway to get traffic over the pedestrian underpass.