Croell Inc. Won $17.8 Million Wyoming Highway Contract
The state has contracted the Sundance-based firm to manage improvements on a stretch of Highway 59.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Construction
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The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $17.8 million contract to Sundance-based Croell Inc. for infrastructure work on Highway 59. The project spans the area from mile marker 163.5 to the Montana state line.
Why it matters
This contract represents a significant capital project for the regional construction sector, which typically relies on WYDOT's lowest-bidder award process. The work aims to maintain critical transit corridors near the Montana border.
The $17.8 million award to Croell Inc. is one of six contracts issued during the September commission meeting. The project is slated for completion by June 30, 2028.
The players
Croell Inc.
A Sundance-based construction firm specializing in heavy civil infrastructure and road surfacing.
Wyoming Transportation Commission
The state body responsible for governing highway infrastructure policy and authorizing capital expenditure contracts.
Wyoming Department of Transportation
The state agency that oversees road construction, engineering standards, and the competitive bidding process.
The details
The project scope involves extensive road work including milling, an asphalt overlay, and the replacement of one structure. As is standard practice for the Wyoming Department of Transportation, this bid was awarded to the lowest eligible candidate. The work is concentrated on a segment of Highway 59 starting at mile marker 163.5 and extending north toward the Montana state line.
Timeline
The Wyoming Transportation Commission approved the contract in September 2026.
The project is expected to be completed by June 30, 2028.
Market Landscape
The award follows the standard protocol set by the Wyoming Department of Transportation's lowest-bidder procurement mandate, which governs the competitive landscape for state infrastructure projects. This project adds to the ongoing cycle of state-funded maintenance along major corridors.
Operators in the regional construction and material supply chain should note the contract's expected completion date of June 30, 2028. Firms competing for future state-funded projects should factor in the historical reliance on lowest-bidder pricing models used by the department.
The takeaway
Large infrastructure contracts in Wyoming continue to favor firms with the capacity to execute road milling and structural work at the lowest bid. Management teams should track commission meeting schedules to anticipate upcoming project opportunities and adjust bidding strategies accordingly.
Further reading
For more updates on infrastructure projects across the state, visit the Construction section.
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