2/18 - 6:42 A.M. UPDATE:

Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie is back open.

The 75-mile stretch between Walcott Junction and Laramie remains closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to gusting winds and slick conditions.


3:12 P.M. UPDATE:

As of 3 p.m., the estimated opening time is in 16 to 18 hours.


10:50 A.M. UPDATE:

Interstate 80 is now closed in both directions between Cheyenne and Laramie.

As of 10:49 a.m., the estimated opening time is unknown.

The 75-mile stretch between Walcott Junction and Laramie is also closed to light, high-profile vehicles due to gusting winds and slick conditions.


ORIGINAL STORY:

A crash has forced the closure of westbound Interstate 80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.

As of 9:43 a.m., the estimated opening time is unknown.

I-80 eastbound is open, but a black ice advisory is in effect between Happy Jack Road (exit 323) and Otto Road (exit 348).

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Drivers are encouraged to call 511 or go to wyoroad.info for the latest road conditions.

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