WisDOT holding virtual meeting on US 12, WIS 40 improvements

Proposed work includes resurfacing segments of both Dunn County highways

Release date: February 12, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a virtual public involvement meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 to share details about a proposed resurfacing project on US 12 from Princeton Drive to WIS 29 and WIS 40 from US 12 to County M, all in Dunn County.

The public can join by:

  • Computer: https://tinyurl.com/yc49bv2w
  • Phone: (608) 571-2209
    • Conference ID: 291 967 566#

The existing pavement on both segments is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing to:

  • Remove 2.25 inches of the existing asphalt pavement and place 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt pavement in rural areas
  • Remove 3.25 inches of the existing asphalt pavement and place 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt pavement in urban areas
  • Replace the joints on the Eighteen Mile Creek Bridge (B-17-0984) in the village of Colfax
  • Replace guardrail
  • Replace cross culverts
  • Place centerline rumble strips in rural areas
  • Replace pedestrian curb ramps and the railroad crossing on WIS 40 in the village of Colfax

During construction, WIS 40 is expected to be closed for a week for the railroad crossing replacement; traffic will be detoured via 5th Avenue, Dunn Street and Railroad Avenue. For remaining work, US 12 and WIS 40 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2026.

More information can be found on the project website. WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed work through Feb. 28 by:

  • Email: tou.yang@dot.wi.gov
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    718 W. Clairemont Ave.
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Attn.: Tou Yang

Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.

For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:

For more information, contact:

Christena T. O'Brien, Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471, christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
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