The Wyoming Transportation Commission has moved quickly to address the landslide disruption on Teton Pass, approving a $430,000 emergency bid from Evans Construction to build a temporary detour. This decision was made during a special Zoom meeting held by the Commission as they respond to the urgent need to restore access on Wyoming Highway 22.
Evans Construction, a local company based in Jackson, has been tasked with constructing the detour around the significant landslide at mile marker 12.8. The construction of the temporary route is critical as it allows for continued travel while long-term solutions are explored and implemented. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) anticipates the detour will be operational within two weeks, depending on weather conditions.
The detour comes as part of a larger effort by WYDOT to manage both the immediate and future impacts of recent landslides in the area, including another significant mudslide at mile marker 15. Crews are not only addressing these immediate barriers but are also enhancing the area’s drainage by installing a box culvert to prevent future slides.
WYDOT is working closely with the US Forest Service and other agencies to ensure the safety of both the detour and the surrounding areas. They are also working to maintain access to recreational areas affected by the road closures. Officials urge recreationists to access Teton Pass trails from the Jackson side and avoid descending toward the unstable slide path.
