County to review $6,660 WY-22 underpass agreement Monday

Teton County commissioners are set to review a $6,660 cooperative agreement Monday that would let the Wyoming Department of Transportation review early design and contract plans for the proposed WY-22 underpass near Teton Science Schools and Indian Springs Ranch. The county staff report says the plan review phase covers $6,000 in direct costs plus $660 in indirect costs, with WYDOT billing the county monthly for actual costs meeting agenda staff report.

For people who drive that stretch every day, the notable part is what the underpass is supposed to change. County staff says the project is meant to improve safety by reducing left turns into and out of Teton Science Schools and Indian Springs Ranch, while keeping pathway access and replacing an aging cattle underpass maintained by the county. Staff also warns this agreement is only for WYDOT plan review, not a county commitment to pay for later design, construction, land acquisition, or long-term costs staff report.