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WYDOT seeking input on Bighorn Y intersection alternatives
The intersection of US 87, WY 332, and WY 335, known as the Bighorn Y intersection, underwent a study to determine if the department should change the intersection to allow for safer and more efficient traffic flow.
Known for causing near misses of collisions and excessive speeds by some motorists, WYDOT is exploring alternatives to make the intersection more safe for motists.
During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse WYDOT Senior Public Relations Specialist Laura Dalles and WYDOT District Traffic Engineer for NE Wyoming District 4 Michelle Edwards invited the public to voice their opinions, concerns and insights on what should be done with the Bighorn Y intersection.
Edwards said the company who was contracted to perform the study for WYDOT followed a strict set of criteria.
M. Edwards
Edwards said the contracting company who performed the study presented three separate alternatives as the fourth alternative, the emplacement of a traffic light, did not meet federal requirements.
WYDOT is inviting the public to comment on each of the alternatives and add any input the public feels may be relevant to each option.
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Joe Brockman
December 27, 2024 at 10:14 pm
It is quite simple. Drivers on 335 should yield to drivers on Hwy 87 as they merge onto the higher priority road. As it stands, drivers on Hwy 87 accept and induce greater accident risk due to poor visibility.
Robert Powell
December 28, 2024 at 6:28 am
Slow everyone down to 45 the whole way,put in a round a bout.
edward capp
December 28, 2024 at 8:03 am
There is nothing wrong with this intersection. It’s the people driving on it.
Shelly Morris
December 28, 2024 at 10:41 am
Leave it alone.
Herb Helmer
December 28, 2024 at 12:03 pm
change it back to 1985 no problem. you still have two choices
Gail Carlson
December 28, 2024 at 7:14 pm
I do not think it is necessary. I have been here 20 years and live out towards Big Horn. Not once have I had a problem and I have used all the roads there frequently. I think it is driver issues, not road issues.
Jim Rapp
December 30, 2024 at 9:22 am
When you come down Big Horn Avenue and stop at the stop sign in a car, there are signs in both directions that need to be moved to increase the view of traffic. Secondly, reduce the speed limit on Coffeen Avenue to 45 MPH until it gets past the Big Horn Y.
Don’t even think about a round about!!!!!