McKinley Exit Closed Through November
WYDOT directs northbound I-25 traffic to alternate exits in Casper due to ongoing construction.
By Alyssa Parker ·
Wyoming Department of Transportation has closed the northbound McKinley Exit on Interstate 25. The closure remains in effect for the rest of November. Drivers heading north through Casper must use alternate off-ramps.
Travelers need to take Exit 186 at Bryan Stock Trail and Beverly Street. Another option is Exit 188A at Center Street. The department made this announcement to alert drivers before they enter the work zone.
Construction on this section of the highway has created a complex network of temporary lane shifts. Signs sometimes provide confusing directions. While daytime travel is generally manageable, night visibility is low in certain areas.
Merging onto the interstate presents additional challenges. Stop signs are installed at specific on-ramps. These include the southbound merge at Center and Yellowstone Highway. Northbound drivers from Wyoming Boulevard and Bryan Stock Trail also face stop signs.
Drivers report waiting long periods in heavy traffic. In lighter traffic, some motorists skip the stop sign. This behavior has led to several close calls near the merge points. The department advises drivers to observe all signs and watch for workers in the area.
