Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming. This move comes in response to widespread drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and wildfires across the state, which have depleted pasture grass and natural forage, creating a critical livestock feed shortage.
According to the Governor’s Office, the Executive Order will help alleviate barriers affecting Wyoming’s impacted livestock operations and will provide opportunities for producers to continue feeding their animals during these times of hardship. WYDOT Director Darren Wespey noted that while fees may be waived, all applicable oversize and overweight loads must still obtain the required permit and coordinate with Wyoming’s Port of Entry to ensure safe routing, verify bridge vertical clearances, and protect Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure.
The Executive Order is in effect for 30 days.
Original reporting: Sheridan Media (Sheridan WY) — read the source article.
