New speed limits for Wyoming highways

Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be installing 70 mph speed limit signs around the state in April and May to bring the roads up to the new statutory speed limit for non-interstate highways in Wyoming.

WYDOT expects to have about 1,500 miles of highways raised to the 70 mph limit by the end of April, with another 1,000 miles to follow in May. Until the new signs are up, the existing posted speed limit remains in effect.

"Drivers are reminded to obey whatever speed limit is posted on the highway section they are traveling," Wyoming Highway Patrol Col. Kebin Haller said.

Crews installed the new signs on WYO 120 – Meeteetsee to Thermopolis on Tuesday. Other Area highway sections expected to be signed for the 70 mph limit in April include: US 16 – Worland to Tensleep, US 20-26 – Casper to Shoshoni.

WYDOT's 511 Travel Information Service map at http://www.wyoroad.info will be updated to show all highways increased to the 70 mph limit when the signing is completed on that section.