Driveway extensions and approaches in Cheyenne
More room to park, an RV or trailer pad, or a new connection to the street, done with the right permits.
A driveway extension widens or lengthens an existing driveway or adds a side or RV pad. The approach is the section that crosses the curb, gutter and sidewalk to meet the street. For Cheyenne-area homeowners who need more parking or a new access, we connect you with an independent concrete contractor who handles the pour and the permit steps.
What does the City of Cheyenne require?
- An access application for a new or additional driveway. The city's access application asks for the requested width and a map showing the distance to intersections and to nearby driveways on both sides and across the street, plus hydrants, inlets, poles, and trees or structures that could block visibility. It lists residential access widths in a 10 to 36 foot range.
- A right-of-way encroachment permit. Once an access is approved, the work in the right-of-way needs this permit before construction. The city's application says all construction must follow the City of Cheyenne and Board of Public Utilities construction specifications and standard drawings, and that a permit won't be approved unless a contractor holding a city license covers all of the work.
- Inspection. The city's Construction Management section reviews right-of-way permits and inspects the work, and it can stop work that doesn't meet city specifications.
Permits that aren't started within 90 days become void, and work in the street may need a traffic control plan.
Outside city limits
Driveways that connect to county roads need an access permit from Laramie County Public Works. Its permit form says a culvert is required if the approach would block the road ditch enough that a two-year storm would overtop it, that the culvert must be corrugated metal with flared ends sized by Public Works after a site visit, and that concrete or stone headwalls aren't allowed. The permit includes inspections for location and completion and expires six months after approval.
Tying new concrete to old
An extension needs a solid joint where new meets old, usually with dowels or an isolation joint depending on the layout, and the same base preparation as a new driveway. The new section won't match the color of a weathered slab right away. A wider driveway also changes where meltwater goes, so plan the slope toward the street, not the house or a neighbor's yard.
Common extension projects
- Widening a two-car driveway for a third vehicle
- An RV, trailer or boat pad beside the garage
- A side pad leading to a backyard gate
- Replacing a cracked approach and apron at the street
What affects the price?
- Area, thickness and reinforcement for heavy vehicles
- Curb cut, gutter and sidewalk work in the right-of-way
- Culverts on county roads
- Permit, traffic control and inspection requirements
Areas we cover
Common questions
How wide can a residential driveway be in Cheyenne?
The City of Cheyenne access application lists residential access widths in a 10 to 36 foot range. The city reviews each request, so confirm the width for your lot before pouring.
Who can do driveway approach work in the Cheyenne right-of-way?
The city’s right-of-way permit application says no permit will be approved unless the work is covered by a contractor with a city license.
Do county road driveways need a culvert?
Laramie County Public Works requires one if the approach would block the ditch enough that a two-year storm would overtop it, and Public Works sets the size.
Related services
- New concrete driveways
- Driveway replacement
- Stamped and decorative concrete
- Concrete patios and sidewalks
More background: Cheyenne concrete driveway guide.
Driveway cracked, scaling or too small?
Call and we will connect you with an independent concrete contractor in the Cheyenne area.