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In southwestern Wyoming, I-80 is shut down in both directions from Evanston to Lyman, and was scheduled to remain closed until at least 2:30 a.m. Monday.

Like it or not, winter is here for a while. Most experienced Wyoming drivers know they need some essentials in their car during long trips like emergency repair kits, road flares, jumper cables, etc. But, we have a few extra helpful tips just in case you find yourself stuck on the I-80 summit (or anywhere else) this season...

In an effort of mindless fun, we rounded up a list of 55 major cities who have a Cheyenne Street, Drive, Court, Trail... you get the idea, a road named after Wyoming's capital city.

Wet roads are expected statewide, and hunters are cautioned to be prepared.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation says the 68 percent increase was most pronounced in Laramie County, which saw 209,394 vehicles more than average for the third Monday in August.

Be prepared to stop, and expect long delays.

The influx of people is expected to clog 911 dispatch centers, fill up hotels -- many of which are already sold out, and have been for some time -- and overload cellular phone networks.

The superload contains a compressor generator building. It's 18 feet wide, 22 feet high, 140 feet long and weighs roughly 400,000 pounds.

Cody Beers, public relations specialist for WYDOT, says flood waters from the Wind River have been rising since last weekend.

Last week when Wyoming received it's annual May blizzard, we asked if residents think interstate closures are a good thing or a bad thing for Wyoming's economy.