Rock slides close WRC

U.S. 20/Wyoming 789 through Wind River Canyon was closed Tuesday night "for the safety of the traveling public" because of falling rocks, according to Wyoming Department of Transportation District Engineer Shelby Carlson of Basin. WYDOT crews were working Tuesday evening to clear rock fall from the highway in the canyon until nearly dark, but due to concerns for their safety and the safety of travelers, crews pulled out and the highway was closed at each end of the canyon. The highway reopened around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and is being monitored.