WisDOT seeking input on US 12 culvert replacement projects

Work at First Trestle and Diamond Valley creeks in Augusta scheduled for 2028

Release date: November 8, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public comment on proposed projects replacing two sets of culverts carrying creeks under US 12 in the Eau Claire County city of Augusta.

Go to the project website to view a presentation and handout and obtain a comment form. Comments are being accepted through Friday, Nov. 22 by:

• Email: tyson.pelkofer@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  

  718 W. Clairemont Ave.
  Eau Claire, WI 54701
  Attn.: Tyson Pelkofer

Placed in 1988, the two sets of culvert pipes – one at First Trestle Creek between Main Street and Bush Brothers Drive and the other at Diamond Valley Creek between East Street and County M South – are showing signs of deterioration and reaching the end of their services lives. WisDOT is proposing the following at both locations:

• Replace the culvert pipes with a two-cell concrete box culvert.
• Reconstruct approximately 100 feet of roadway approach.
• Grade approach slopes.
• Remove guardrail.
• Mark the pavement.

During construction at:

• First Trestle Creek: US 12 will be closed, with through traffic detoured via Ted Anderson and Bush Brothers drives.
• Diamond Valley Creek: US 12/WIS 27 will remain open to a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals.
• Local, business and emergency access will be maintained in the work zone.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

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