Worth noting, April 18, 2024

The project will begin at milepost 302.91 in the eastbound lanes. Crews will then move to the westbound structure at mile marker 300.44. Other locations include I-80 eastbound structure at 245.94 and Wyoming Highway 76 at milepost 221.68, the Union Pacific Railroad overpass by the East Sinclair interchange, according to a news release.

All four structures will have varying bridge rehabilitation work taking place on each. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place during the project.

Motorists on the interstate should expect possible delays because of single-lane shifts through construction zones and lowered speed limits. The traveling public is encouraged to obey all posted signs, flaggers and other traffic control and avoid distractions such as cell phones while driving through work zones.

The work is scheduled to be completed by fall of this year. All WYDOT project scheduling is subject to change, including due to adverse weather or material availability.

Average gas prices nudge up slightly in past week

CHEYENNE — Average gasoline prices in Wyoming have risen 1.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.30 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy.com’s survey of 494 stations in Wyoming.

Prices in Wyoming are 19.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and stand 7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the lowest price in the state Sunday was $2.83 per gallon, while the highest was $3.97, a difference of $1.14 per gallon.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.60 on Monday. The national average is up 14.2 cents per gallon from a month ago, and stands 5.5 cents per gallon lower than a year ago, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million weekly price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country.

The national average price of diesel is down 1.2 cents in the last week and stands at $4.01 per gallon.

Old Chicago restaurant closes suddenly in Cheyenne

CHEYENNE — Cheyenne’s Old Chicago location south of Dell Range Boulevard closed suddenly on Sunday without prior notice to employees or the public.

SPB Hospitality, the company that owns the national restaurant chain, told the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in an email that the decision was influenced by things like real estate, new restaurant decisions and lease-negotiation strategies.

“As of April 14, 2024, the Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom in Cheyenne, Wyoming is permanently closed. ... We do not take these decisions lightly, and after careful review, we have made the strategic decision to close this location,” the email said of the 1734 Meadowland Drive site. “We want to express our sincere gratitude to our employees and patrons who have supported us over the years at this location. We are grateful for the memories and experiences we have shared together, and we will always cherish the relationships we have built with the local community.”

Old Chicago has closed multiple locations across the country in the past year, including in Colorado and Michigan. The Fort Collins, Colorado, location remains open.

According to its website, Old Chicago currently operates 66 locations across 22 states. Other Wyoming locations include Casper, Gillette and Rock Springs.

Comments on Facebook in reaction to the closure indicate that neither Old Chicago employees nor the public were aware of the closure prior to Sunday.

SPB Hospitality also closed a location in Midland, Michigan, on Sunday, according to the Midland Daily News.

A sign on the main entrance to the permanently closed Old Chicago says “We have made the difficult decision to close this location permanently. It has been our pleasure to serve you.”

From Laramie Boomerang and Wyoming Tribune Eagle