Budget woes are forcing the Wyoming Department of Transportation to keep moving away from expensive construction projects.
Transportation officials briefed local lawmakers Monday on their six-year plan for upcoming construction and maintenance work in Laramie County.
Pat Persson, WYOT district engineer, said the cash-strapped agency has abandoned many costly projects in favor of "pavement preservation" work that seeks to maintain the condition of the state's most valuable roads.
WYDOT 6-Year Plan Shifts Away From Expensive Rebuilding
Cash-strapped agency has abandoned many costly construction projects in favor of pavement preservation work
June 6, 2012
