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Cheyenne Today
By the People, for the People
Wyoming Transportation Commission Awards $3M in Bids for Southwest Projects
Contracts will fund chip sealing and epoxy striping work across multiple counties.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The Wyoming Department of Transportation's transportation commission has awarded over $3 million in contracts for infrastructure projects in southwest Wyoming. The commission approved a $2.1 million bid to Hardrives Construction Company for chip sealing work on Wyoming Highway 28 in Sweetwater and Sublette Counties, as well as a $968,000 contract to Straight Stripe Painting Inc. for epoxy striping and pavement markings in Sweetwater, Sublette, Teton and Uinta Counties.
Why it matters
These infrastructure investments will help maintain and improve road conditions in southwest Wyoming, an area that relies heavily on transportation for economic activity and commerce. The projects are funded through federal dollars, providing a boost to the local economy.
The details
The $2.1 million contract with Hardrives Construction Company will cover chip sealing work at various points along Wyoming Highway 28 in Sweetwater and Sublette Counties, with a completion date set for August 31. The $968,000 contract with Straight Stripe Painting Inc. will fund epoxy striping and pavement marking application at locations across Sweetwater, Sublette, Teton and Uinta Counties, with a completion date of October 31.
- The transportation commission approved the bids on February 25, 2026.
- The Hardrives Construction Company project is scheduled for completion by August 31, 2026.
- The Straight Stripe Painting Inc. project is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2026.
The players
Wyoming Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Wyoming's transportation infrastructure.
Hardrives Construction Company
A Montana-based construction firm awarded a $2.1 million contract for chip sealing work on Wyoming Highway 28.
Straight Stripe Painting Inc.
A Utah-based company awarded a $968,000 contract for epoxy striping and pavement marking work in several southwest Wyoming counties.
The takeaway
These infrastructure projects demonstrate the state's commitment to maintaining and improving transportation networks in southwest Wyoming, which are vital for the region's economic activity and commerce.
