WYDOT had hoped it could beat snowfall and wrap up work on Teton Pass by November. But, the full landslide repairs will now have to wait until next summer.
Transportation
U.S. Transportation Secretary visits Wyoming in the wake of the Teton Pass collapse
An exclusive interview with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, about the present and future state of highways in Wyoming.
Teton Pass reopening Friday
After about three weeks of around-the-clock construction, the temporary detour is constructed and ready to open.
Teton Pass detour is expected to open by end of the week
Crews have been working 24/7 since the collapse of Teton Pass to reopen it. And they’re on track — with a detour set to “hopefully” open by Friday.
Teton Pass landslide may be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain towns
With climate change and aging infrastructure, experts say the Teton Pass slide could be a preview of what’s to come in other mountain communities.
Federal funds awarded for Teton Pass repairs
The 6 million dollar “quick release” emergency relief funds will help with both the rebuild and detour. The detour is expected to open next week.
For Idaho workers, Teton Pass collapse steals hours and hours of personal time
The alternate route connecting Idaho and Wyoming takes nearly three hours one way. Commuters making the round trip could drive to Salt Lake City in less time.
WYDOT geologist explains forces at play in ‘Big Fill’ landslide
The June 8 landslide on Teton Pass caught many people off guard, including geologists who study the material and processes of the earth. KHOL met up with officials from the Wyoming Department of Transportation to answer the question: how did this happen?
WYDOT aims to rebuild Teton Pass by November; construction of temporary detour underway
WYDOT said it hopes to complete a rebuild of the collapsed section of the Teton Pass roadway by November at an emergency Wyoming Transportation Commission meeting on June 11. In the meantime, a $430,000 contract was approved to build a detour that’s expected to be completed in two weeks, weather permitting.
