January 5, 2021 |
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has experienced budget shortfalls for several years, resulting in the agency focusing efforts on patching up roads instead of building new. The past year also saw the closure of several rest areas.
State lawmakers are looking at a road usage charge to provide revenue for Wyoming highways. Emma Diercks takes a look at the bill, which was assigned on December 30th.
Pictured above: In this April 9, 2020 file photo taken by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99, the Ft. Steele rest area is visible on the western side of the North Platte River. The rest area was closed in 2020 due to budget cuts to services.
Related: First wave of state budget cuts hit Fort Steele Rest Area
