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The approved schedule change extends the construction period from eight to 11 years with a completion goal of 2026.

Construction manpower is expected to peak at 265 workers in July 2020, but will average 125 workers over the 17-month construction period.

The winter storm warning is in effect from 6 a.m. to midnight Wednesday.

Drivers should plan now for the storm, as travel will likely be difficult or impossible if current predictions hold true.

The advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. Sunday.

Crews are on scene and working to repair the downed lines.

Fire officials say this type of fire is becoming common in the Casper area.

On Thursday, WYDOT crews worked to clear snow drifts that were reported to be three to five feet deep, some of them a mile in length.

The westbound lanes from Cheyenne to Rawlins and the eastbound lanes from Evanston to Rock Springs will also remain closed.

Parts of I-80 in southeastern Wyoming will also be impacted.