WisDOT seeking public input on WIS 95 improvement project

Project includes hot-in-place recycling of pavement between County K in Jackson County and WIS 73 in Clark County and completing culvert and bridge work

Release date: April 30, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public comment on a proposed pavement improvement program on WIS 95 from County K in the Jackson County village of Merrillan to WIS 73 South in the Clark County town of Pine Valley.

The public is encouraged to visit the project website, review project details and use the comment form to share their input. Comments are being accepted through May 16 by:

• Email: elizabeth.fagen@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  718 W. Clairemont Ave.
  Eau Claire, WI 54701
  Attn.: Elizabeth Fagen

The pavement on this segment of WIS 95 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following:

• Milling the top two inches of existing asphaltic pavement mixing it with emulsions, rejuvenating agents and additives and then placing the mixture on the roadway
• Completing a chip and fog seal on the newly recycled pavement
• Replacing, repairing or cleaning culverts to ensure proper drainage
• Replacing guardrail and grading side slopes to meet current design standards
• Rehabilitating the Black River Bridge by replacing concrete approaches on both ends of bridge and the east wing walls and making surface repairs to the east abutment
• Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips to improve safety and reduce run-off-the road crashes
• Placing new pavement markings
• Replacing the railroad crossing on the east side of Merrillan

This work is being completed by the railroad during the WisDOT project.

During pavement, culvert and guardrail work, motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging operations, and access to properties and businesses in the work zone will be maintained. During bridge work, motorists will encounter a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals. During railroad crossing replacement, WIS 95 will be closed, and through traffic will be detoured via US 10 and US 12.

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.