The Wyoming Department of Transportation those recreating on the Snake River south of Jackson to exercise caution when navigating the section of river near the South Highway 89 construction site below the Snake River bridge and north of the KOA campground.
The velocity of the flow and the size of the wave train have increased substantially due to bridge construction activities on the highway upstream.
WYDOT Project Engineer Dave Kaufman says the section of the river is typically used by fisherman and inner-tubers, who generally do not expect or are unprepared for rough waters.
He says the highway department wants to warn everyone and make sure they know what to expect and prepare accordingly. Drivers are also reminded to slow down in work zones, be alert and cautious of roadside workers and obey all traffic control devices.
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