County commissioners to back a full environmental review for WY-22
Ahead of their July 6 meeting, Teton County commissioners plan to send WYDOT a letter supporting an Environmental Impact Statement for Wyoming Highway 22 improvements, putting wildlife habitat and sensitive wetlands squarely in the federal review.
Teton County’s Board of County Commissioners is set to sign a July 6 letter urging the Wyoming Department of Transportation to proceed with an Environmental Impact Statement for Wyoming Highway 22 improvements appreciation letter. The letter backs WYDOT’s recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration and frames the corridor as one where “potential for significant environmental effects” requires the highest level of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review.
For wildlife and water, that matters because an EIS forces a more explicit comparison of alternatives and mitigation, not just for traffic and crash history but for the corridor’s natural values. Commissioners point to the “important natural and scenic values of this corridor” and say the review should weigh “environmental stewardship, public safety, and cost-effective design approaches,” a set of priorities that will influence whether future designs protect movement corridors and avoid damage to sensitive wetlands along the Pass road.
Background
On July 6, 2026, Teton County supported WYDOT's EIS for phased, intersection-focused improvements to WY-22, emphasizing safety, environmental protection, and non-motorized access.
Latest: 2026-07-07 — Second Amended and Restated Grant Agreement set total TMCI project cost (including WY-22) at $47,152,550, with $25M from a federal BUILD Grant.
curated as of 2026-07-04
Teton County commissioners backed WYDOT's EIS for WY-22 improvements in July 2026, focusing on safety, multimodal access, and environmental protection, with public comment ongoing and a final decision pending.
Latest: 2026-07-06 — Teton County Board of Commissioners formally expresses support for WYDOT's EIS recommendation for WY-22 improvements.
curated as of 2026-07-04
Teton County approved a $6,660 WYDOT Cooperative Agreement for the TSS-ISR WY-22 Underpass Plan Review Phase on August 4, 2026.
Latest: 2026-08-04 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners formally considered and recommended approval of the Cooperative Agreement for the WY 22 Underpass Plan Review Phase.
curated as of 2026-08-01
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | BCC Correspondence — Appreciation Letter to WYDOT | correspondence |