Rushing to beat July 4 holiday traffic, crews are working around the clock, putting finishing touches on a rebuild of a steep stretch of Highway 22 that dramatically collapsed just over one year ago.
Transportation
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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.
Crews working on bypass around collapsed section of Teton Pass highway
The Wyoming Department of Transportation said it’s confident a safe, temporary two-lane detour around the slide can be built in a few weeks.
Teton Pass closed indefinitely due to landslide, which will carry significant impacts to local and state economies
The commuter bus between Driggs, Idaho and Jackson will follow an alternate route and schedule that adds over an hour to commutes. Gov. Mark Gordon has issued an emergency declaration to garner federal support.
Roadway on Teton Pass ‘catastrophically failed’
Teton Pass is closed to commuters with no estimated time of reopening, long term closure is expected.
