Highway 130

Wyoming Highway 130

Wyoming 130 begins at Interstate 80 and U.S. 30-287 in Walcott, travels south to Saratoga, then curves east to serve the Medicine Bow Mountains (Snowy Range), including Ryan Park, Libby Flats, and Snowy Range Ski Area. The highway emerges at Centennial and proceeds across the Laramie Basin into the city of Laramie, terminating at Business Loop I-80 and U.S. 30-287/Third Street near downtown Laramie.

History

In 2013, Wyoming 230 was extended from its former terminus south of Saratoga north to Interstate 80 and U.S. 30-287 at Walcott; this resulted in an overlap between Wyoming 130 and Wyoming 230 between Saratoga and Walcott. Both Wyoming 130 and Wyoming 230 end in Walcott at the freeway interchange.

Future Aspirations

Plans call for Wyoming 130-230/Snowy Range Road to be realigned from the Clark Street Viaduct (built in 1963 and in need of replacement) to a new viaduct that would connect directly with Harney Street. Plans call for the Harney Street Viaduct to begin construction in 2016. The old Clark Street Viaduct would be removed after the replacement structure is completed. A Laramie Boomerang article puslibhed on September 13, 2014 about the proposed route alignment states, "The proposed bridge layout cuts diagonally across the railroad, and ends just north of some West Side residences. The proposed road runs through sections of land owned by Osborne Concrete Services, Inc., the Laramie River Conservation District and Amoco Oil Company property. North Cedar Street is set to intersect the road. Harney Street would then wind down the edge of West Side, intersecting West Flint Street and ending at the current Snowy Range Road. The existing roadway along Snowy Range Road would be expanded to match the expected four-lane road. The bridge over the Laramie River would also be expanded."

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Page Updated Saturday September 13, 2014.