Segment of US 12 in Menomonie to close to traffic July 7

Closure from Heller Road to WIS 25 necessary to construction concrete median

Release date: July 3, 2025

Motorists on southbound US 53 are expected to encounter single-lane closures between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 9.

The closure is expected to be in place through Aug. 4. During that time, traffic will be detoured via Oak Avenue and WIS 25 North.

Construction of the median is part of a resurfacing project on US 12 between I-94 and WIS 25 and a safety improvement project at the intersection of US 12, WIS 25 and Pine Avenue East.

Construction began in May, and all work is scheduled for completion in early August.

For more information visit the project’s 511 website.

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