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Road on Teton Pass 'catastrophically failed'

The pass connects Idaho and Wyoming and was already closed from a mudslide. No one was hurt but long-term closure is expected.

WYOMING, USA — Part of the road on Teton Pass, that links Idaho to Wyoming, has "catastrophically failed," said the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). Part of the road collapsed at milepost 12.8. The road was already closed due to a mudslide and no one was injured.

The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Teton Pass, has catastrophically failed, and a long term closure is expected. WYDOT...

Posted by WYDOT Teton County on Saturday, June 8, 2024


The department issued the folllowing statement:

”We understand this highway is a lifeline for commuters, deliveries, medical care access and tourism, especially with limited alternatives and the summer season upon us. WYDOT engineers, surveyors and geologists mobilized quickly to try to maintain highway viability as long as possible, but catastrophic failure could not be avoided. WYDOT remains on site decisively engaged on fixing the road and restoring connectivity to the Teton Valley. Safety is our utmost priority, and we ask that recreationists and curious residents avoid the area until it can be stabilized.”

A statement on WYO 22/Teton Pass from WYDOT Director Darin Westby: ”We understand this highway is a lifeline for...

Posted by WYOMING DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION on Saturday, June 8, 2024

Closures are expected to last for some time. Local News 8 was first to report on this story. 

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