Work includes replacing joints, reinforcing abutments on Black River Bridge on WIS 71/108
Release date: September 21, 2023
To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $244,314 contract with prime contractor Zenith Tech of Waukesha for a project rehabilitating the bridge that carries WIS 71/108 over the Black River south of Melrose in Jackson County. Construction is scheduled to start Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Built in 1985, the Black River Bridge needs maintenance to extend the structure's service life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to:
- Replace the bridge joints.
- Reinforce the bridge abutments.
During construction, WIS 71/108 will remain open to a single lane of traffic at the bridge controlled by temporary signals.
Construction is scheduled for completion in November.
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