A familiar part of Casper's transportation network is back in service, with improvements underneath the roadway designed to help the area handle stormwater more effectively.
The Center Street railroad underpass has reopened ahead of schedule following a major storm sewer rehabilitation project that began earlier this month.
The underpass closed on August 10 while crews worked on the drainage system beneath the roadway. The project included reconstructing damaged stormwater catch basins and completing concrete work as part of the larger effort to improve the system.
The city's inspections had found that the existing drainage lines were operating at approximately 20% capacity, making rehabilitation an important step toward improving how water moves through the area.
Before the underpass reopened, Casper's sewer division completed another important part of the project by clearing two major stormwater pipes early Monday morning.
With that work completed, the upgraded system is positioned to move water more efficiently during future periods of heavy rainfall. READ MORE