Public comments sought on bridge rehabilitation project

Construction at 10 structures in six counties includes wing wall, guardrail updates

Release date: December 13, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed bridge rehabilitation project involving 10 structures in six counties.

The public is invited to visit the project website, review the materials and submit comments by Jan. 3, 2025, by:

• Email: david.koepp@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  

  718 W. Clairemont Ave.
  Eau Claire, WI 54701
  Attn.: Dave Koepp

To extend the service lives of the bridges, WisDOT is proposing to:

• Replace wing walls.
• Update substandard guardrail.
• Replace pavement markings.

Work is planned on structures in the following counties:

• Chippewa County:
• WIS 124: Southbound bridge over Duncan Creek in the city of Chippewa Falls.
• Eau Claire County:
• WIS 312: Eastbound bridge over railroad tracks east of US 12 in Eau Claire.
• US 12: Southbound bridge over WIS 312 in Eau Claire
• Pepin County:
• US 10: Bridge over Eau Galle River overflow between Arkansaw and Durand
• Pierce County:
• US 10/63: Bridge over Isabelle Creek on the eastern edge of Ellsworth
• St. Croix County
• WIS 65: Bridge over a branch of Kinnickinnic River northwest of River Falls
• WIS 29: Bridge over Cady Creek northwest of Spring Valley
• WIS 35: Southbound bridge over Quarry Road north of River Falls
• WIS 35: Northbound bridge over Kinnickinnic River north of River Falls
• Trempealeau County:
• WIS 93: Bridge over Turton Creek north of Arcadia

During construction, all highways and bridges will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter:

• Long-term lane closures at bridges on WIS 124 southbound in Chippewa County; US 12 southbound and WIS 312 eastbound, Eau Claire County; and WIS 35 north- and southbound in St. Croix County.
• Single-lane closures controlled by temporary traffic signals at bridges on US 10 in Pepin County; US 10/63, Pierce County; WIS 65 and WIS 29, St. Croix counties; and WIS 93, Trempealeau County.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

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.