2/23/07-The Senate voted 19-9 to kill a bill - HB24 - that sought to establish a select panel to study how to maintain Wyoming's portion of Interstate 80. The House previously approved it.
The panel of highway professionals, lawmakers and state highway commissions would have had six to eight months and $100,000 to come up with a solution.
Plans for long-term maintenance for the highway could have included upgrading the asphalt to a sturdier concrete, adding a third lane in each direction, building alternate routes, or diverting truck traffic to rail. Tolling also was mentioned for further study.

1/29/07-The House unanimously approved a bill that would establish a select panel to study how to maintain Wyoming's portion of Interstate 80.
The panel of highway professionals, lawmakers and state highway commissions would have six to eight months and $100,000 to come up with a solution.
Plans for long-term maintenance for the highway could include upgrading the asphalt to a sturdier concrete, adding a third lane in each direction, building alternate routes, or diverting truck traffic to rail. Tolling also was mentioned for further study.
HB24 now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.

12/21/06-The Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee has offered a bill for the session beginning Jan. 9 that would establish a select panel to study how to maintain Wyoming's 400 miles of Interstate 80.
The panel of highway professionals, lawmakers and state highway commissions would have six to eight months and $100,000 to come up with a solution.
HB24 will start in the House Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee.
For bill status, call (307) 777-6185. In Wyoming, call 1-800-342-9570.