October 16, 2025

Fiery 26-vehicle pileup shuts down I-80 tunnel for months

Steve Smith

Fiery 26-vehicle pileup shuts down I-80 tunnel for months

The Wyoming Department of Transportation says the westbound Green River Tunnel on I-80 should open back up by the end of November, after being closed for months following a deadly pileup.

What happened: The westbound tunnel near Green River was shut down on February 14, 2025, because of a fiery 26-vehicle crash inside the tunnel. Three people died and the tunnel was badly damaged.

When the tunnel reopens, speed limits will be lowered since not all repairs will be finished, especially the lighting.
Before traffic can fully return to normal, eastbound drivers should expect a weeklong detour, since crews still need to remove barriers and move equipment out.
Final tasks like striping, putting up guardrails, and signing will continue while the tunnel is open for winter.

What’s next: WYDOT plans to have winter traffic moving through the westbound tunnel by the end of November, but warns that some work will still be ongoing until everything is complete.

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