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Overnight, crashes and winter weather forced the closure of US 287 between Rawlins and Muddy Gap.

Wyoming road deaths have largely declined since the early 2000s.

The tax would raise an estimated $20 million per year, according to the fiscal note attached to the bill.

And no, I don't mean longest in years taken off of your life, or the drive between Casper and Medicine Bow would be a close contender.

Both highways were closed as of 10:55 a.m. with no estimated reopening time.

For a complete list of closures and the latest road condition information, visit WyoRoad.info, call 511 or download the Wyoming 511 app.

Department spokeswoman Aimee Inama said the agency was still working on compiling accident reports.

The bill was sponsored by Democratic State Rep. Charles Pelkey and other lawmakers.

Roads north of Laramie also reopened after being closed.

McGee says large numbers of eclipse watchers descended on the state from the west, south and the east.