Wyoming

US 191/189 Hoback River Canyon to close for avalanche mitigation

By News Team

January 6, 2022 9:51 AM

Published January 6, 2022 9:54 AM

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) - The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. for avalanche mitigation.

Reduced visibility, winter driving conditions, and increasing avalanche hazard may force an earlier closure.

Highway travelers and backcountry users are advised to plan accordingly.

Dial 511 or go to www.wyoroad.info for updated weather and road conditions

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