2/27/09-House and Senate lawmakers signed off on an effort that asks the federal government to meet its obligation to adequately fund improvements and maintenance of Interstate 80 in the state.
House Joint Resolution 2 points out that the 402-mile highway serves as “an essential link between the east and west coasts ... and is a vital freight corridor critical to the commerce of our nation.”
It is estimated in the measure that half of all traffic on the Wyoming portion of the roadway is made up of large trucks, which are blamed for causing greater damage than other vehicles. Figures show that traffic is expected to increase from 6,899 trucks per day now to 22,300 per day in 2049.
The resolution – HJ2 – advises Congress that current federal funding available to Wyoming for I-80 is insufficient. As a result, the financial strain on the state “is jeopardizing the operational health of one of the nation’s crucial freight corridors.”

2/24/09-An effort awaiting consideration on the Senate floor asks the federal government to meet its obligation to adequately fund improvements and maintenance of Interstate 80 in the state. House lawmakers already approved it.
House Joint Resolution 2 points out that the 402-mile highway serves as “an essential link between the east and west coasts ... and is a vital freight corridor critical to the commerce of our nation.”
It is estimated in the measure that half of all traffic on the Wyoming portion of the roadway is made up of large trucks, which are blamed for causing greater damage than other vehicles. Figures show that traffic is expected to increase from 6,899 trucks per day now to 22,300 per day in 2049.
The resolution advises Congress that current federal funding available to Wyoming for I-80 is insufficient. As a result, the financial strain on the state “is jeopardizing the operational health of one of the nation’s crucial freight corridors.”
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.

1/21/09-An effort in the Legislature’s Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Committee asks the federal government to meet its obligation to adequately fund improvements and maintenance of Interstate 80 in the state.
House Joint Resolution 2 points out that the 402-mile highway serves as “an essential link between the east and west coasts ... and is a vital freight corridor critical to the commerce of our nation.”
It is estimated in the measure that half of all traffic on the Wyoming portion of the roadway is made up of large trucks, which are blamed for causing greater damage than other vehicles. Figures show that traffic is expected to increase from 6,899 trucks per day now to 22,300 per day in 2049.
The resolution advises Congress that current federal funding available to Wyoming for I-80 is insufficient. As a result, the financial strain on the state “is jeopardizing the operational health of one of the nation’s crucial freight corridors.”
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.