Wyoming Traffic Conditions

along WY Highway 28
Southwest of Farson, WY

Those who live in the city and travel multi-laned roads deal with traffic jams and merging traffic on a daily basis. While Wyoming is basically a rural state with wide-open spaces and lots of range land, drivers must deal with four-legged traffic more than the the vehicular kind.

Wildlife do not heed speed limits and keep their own hours, so drivers must be cautious all hours of the day. Along WY 28, the Highway and Game and Fish departments erected serious yet humorous signs to remind drivers of the four-legged traffic.

Other signs can be found at or near specific game-crossing areas.

deer crossing

antelope crossing

Some of the four-legged traffic on the Open Range (public land leased for grazing) is domestic - sheep and cattle.

sheep crossing/grazing area

cattle crossing/grazing area

While driving in Wyoming, especially off the Interstates, it is vital to keep your eyes open and watch for animals even if signs are not posted.

(Note all photos in this post are courtesy of Sheila's daughter, Aura)