With the contractors on-site, there have been updates and timeline adjustments as listed below. We plan to work closely with the contractors and Western Federal Lands throughout the upcoming months to keep the public informed as new updates become available. The information we provide will be the latest information we have and will be subject to change as the project progresses.
This week, the Contractor began mobilization.
May 9, 2026: Northbound traffic detour is scheduled to begin.
July 1, 2026: MSE backfill completion scheduled; the northbound detour may be required through August, and potentially longer.
TIMELINE IS TENTATIVE AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Original - Posted: 04/08/2026
WIND RIVER ROAD
TRAFFIC IMPACTS UPCOMING
Late April 2026: Contractor begins mobilization.
May 4, 2026: Northbound traffic detour scheduled to begin.
June 24, 2026: MSE backfill completion scheduled; the northbound detour will be required through at least this date, and potentially longer.