September 14, 2022 |
The Wyoming Department of Transportation reminds residents and commuters to sign up for the Wyoming Travel Authorization Program ahead of the 2022-2023 winter season.
Through W-TAP, you can receive authorization to travel on sections of closed roadways when roads are closed to through traffic. W-TAP includes the Wyoming Authorized Travel (WAT) and the Rolling Closure Authorization (RCA) programs.
WAT is open to all drivers but requires justification as to why a driver will need to travel on a closed road. Motorists are allowed to select up to seven road segments when applying. If a closure goes into effect, yet it is safe to for limited travel, WYDOT will issue an authorization and drivers will receive an authorization code via email or via the website to travel on authorized sections of highway.
The RCA program is primarily for those with Wyoming driver licenses and allows motorists to drive on roads closed due to a rolling closure. Motorists do not need to provide a travel justification as part of the application process but must agree to the terms of the program.
New users can apply for travel authorization on the W-TAP website, https://w-tap.wyoroad.info.
Returning users should use the same website to update selected routes, contact information or other account information if needed.
WYDOT recommends any new users or users updating their account do so before winter arrives; applications may take extra time to be processed during a winter storm.
Travel authorizations are not issued during every road closure. Ultimate authority to allow passage beyond highway closure gates lies with the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
Pictured above: December 2021 photo of winter weather wreaking havoc on highway and interstate travel in Wyoming. Photo by Cali O’Hare/Bigfoot 99.
