Location
This project on WIS 124 begins just north of County S in the town of Eagle Point and extends north to WIS 64 east of Bloomer in the towns of Woodmohr and Bloomer, all in Chippewa County.
Overview
The existing pavement on this segment of WIS 124 is deteriorating. To address that and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Milling off a portion of the pavement and placing new asphalt pavement
- Completing culvert work
- Making bridge improvements
- Cleaning ditches at select locations
- Upgrading guardrail
- Replacing pavement markings
Real Estate
Temporary limited easements will be needed for sloping at culvert pipes being considered for installation at six locations.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2032.
- Construction could be advanced to 2028 if funding becomes available.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, WIS 64 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter lane closures controlled by flagging.
Related Projects
This project is one of three introduced in 2020 to address deteriorating pavement on WIS 124:
- 8610-02-74: Bridge Street to High Street in Chippewa Falls.
- 8610-08-73: High Street in Chippewa Falls to County S in the town of Eagle Point
- 8610-08-72: County S to WIS 64 in the towns of Woodmohr and Bloomer.
Both 8610-02-74 and 8610-08-73 were expected to be constructed in 2025. However, the latter has been moved to 2026. In addition, 8610-08-72 currently is scheduled for construction in 2032, but that work could be advanced to 2028 if the funding becomes available.
Project Documents
From June 2021 public involvement meeting:
From February 2023:From November 2024:Contacts
Joshua Lang
WisDOT Northeast Region Project Manager
(920) 492-4141
joshua.lang@dot.wi.gov
Andrew Fulcer
WisDOT Northeast Region Project Supervisor
(920) 362-6126
andrew.fulcer@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O’Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov