Wyoming Highway 131 (WYO 131) is a north–south

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in Fremont County that travels from U.S. Route 287 (US 287) in Lander, south to Sinks Canyon State Park.

Route description

Wyoming Highway 131 begins its southern end at the northern boundary of the

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at Sinks Canyon State Park, hence its name Sinks Canyon Road. WYO 131 travels northeast to Lander, entering from the southwest. Upon entering, WYO 131 turns east and becomes Fremont Street before turning north onto South 5th Street. According to the WYDOT 1997 route log, The last 1.68 miles of Highway 131 are maintained by the City of Lander rather than WYDOT.Wyoming @ AARoads.com - Wyoming Routes 100-199
/ref> WYO 131 meets its north end when it reaches U.S. Route 287 (Main Street) in Lander. This road was first paved about 1959.

Major intersections

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External links

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Wyoming State Routes 100-199WYo 131 - US 287 to Sinks Canyon State ParkSinks Canyon State ParkLander, WY website
Transportation in Fremont County, Wyoming 131