Plans include replacing the deck, making repairs to abutments, replacing surface drains
Release date: March 25, 2024
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed rehabilitation project on the bridge that carries WIS 64 over US 53 in the Chippewa County town of Bloomer.
Go to the project website for more information, including a project location map and comment form. Comments are being accepted through May 17, 2024, by:
- Email: daniel.rambo@dot.wi.gov
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54801
Attn.: Daniel Rambo
Built in 1971, the bridge is showing signs of deterioration. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to:
- Replace the deck.
- Replace the asphalt approach pavement on both sides of the structure.
- Complete concrete surface repairs to bridge abutments.
- Clean and paint bridge bearings.
- Complete spot painting of girder ends.
- Replace guardrail and surface drains.
- Place new pavement markings.
During construction, WIS 64 will remain open to a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals. Off-peak single-lane closures will be used on US 53 as necessary, and full closures might be required on US 53 for the deck removal.
Construction currently is scheduled for 2029.
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