US 14A closed Tuesday

LOVELL — Blowing, drifting snow and poor visibility has accelerated the annual fall roadway closure of U.S. 14A between Lovell and Burgess Junction.

U.S. 14A officially closes for the season Tuesday.

Last year’s seasonal closure went into effect Dec. 1.

“It’s winter on the Bighorn Mountains,” said Jason Fleming, Wyoming Department of Transportation maintenance foreman in Lovell. “Winter weather an...