“After a brutal 2022-23 winter that saw extended road closures across much of Wyoming, WYDOT officials say more of the same is in store with the agency shorthanded 60 – 70 snowplow workers.”

Read the full article: https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/08/01/wydot-expects-to-be-short-200-300-workers-come-winter/

POP’s Take: Plowing “The Plug” and opening travel to the east over roads that most likely will not be plowed 24 hours a day poses a risk to travelers and first responders alike.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Read about WYDOT’s Snowplow Priority Plan Map & Driver Shortage https://www.protectourplug.org/wydot-snowplow-priority-plan-map-driver-shortage/