WisDOT seeking input on US 8, WIS 35 work in Polk County

​Proposed project includes resurfacing segments of both highways, reconstructing a turn lane at the US 8/WIS 87 

Release date: February 9, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is sharing details on a proposed project resurfacing sections of US 8 and WIS 35 in the city and town of St. Croix Falls in Polk County and seeking public input.

The public is invited to go to the project website​, review information about the proposed work and submit comments by March 6, 2026, by: 

  • Email: mark.wilfert@dot.wi.gov
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 141 NW Barstow St., Waukesha, WI 53187 Attn.: Mark Wilfert

The pavement on US 8 from the Minnesota/Wisconsin border to Glacier Drive and WIS 35 from 450 feet north of Summit Street to 75 feet south of Maple Drive have begun showing signs of deterioration. To address this and safety concerns for the US 8/WIS 87 intersection, WisDOT is proposing to:

  • Mill 1 inch to 1 ¾ inches of the existing asphalt and concrete pavement and overlay the roadway with new asphaltic pavement
  • Reconstruct the existing right-turn lane for westbound US 8 traffic at the WIS 87 intersection
  • Replace, clean or repair select culverts and storm sewer inlets
  • Replace the existing guardrail at the Interstate State Park Road overpass
  • Perform maintenance on two sedimentation ponds
  • Install new pavement markings and signage

During construction, US 8 and WIS 35 will remain open to traffic using lane closures and staged construction. In addition, access to all properties in the work zone will be maintained.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2029.

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.​

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