WYDOT work fixes I-80 cracks

Almost three years after centerline cracks developed on both Interstate 80’s east and west lanes between Green River and Rock Springs, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is fixing the problem.

Crews started sealing the lanes two weeks ago and work is expected to carry over into April.

According to WYDOT resident engineer Clint Lockman, the splitting issue occurred when the sealant used over the concrete joints on the road surface started popping off at those seals. Lockman said the funding used to pay for the initial work originated with special highway maintenance funding under for...