Governor Evers approves WIS 35, WIS 54 resurfacing projects

Work in Buffalo County includes segment of WIS 35 from Indian Creek Road to Old WIS 35 and segment of WIS 54 from the Minnesota state line to WIS 35

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $6.41 million contract with prime contractor Mathy Construction Co. of Onalaska for resurfacing projects on WIS 35 from Indian Creek Road to Old WIS 35 in Fountain City and WIS 54 from the Minnesota state line to WIS 35 northeast of Winona, all in Buffalo County. Construction is scheduled to start Thursday, April 23.

The pavement on both highways is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation project includes the following on:

• WIS 35:
  • Milling and overlaying the asphaltic pavement
  • Repairing or replacing culverts to address deterioration
  • Adjusting, repairing or replacing guardrail
  • Improving drainage along WIS 35 just west of Lovers Lane
  • Upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards
  • Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips
  • Adding new pavement markings
• WIS 54:
  • Milling and overlaying the asphaltic pavement
  • Replacing weigh-in-motion sensors in the roadway
  • Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips
  • Adding new pavement markings

Initially, no traffic impacts are anticipated as the contractor plans to start work in Fountain City working on sidewalks and curb ramps. Once paving begins in May, motorists will encounter lane closures on both projects during work hours. Both highways will be reopened to two lanes of traffic during nonworking hours.

Construction is scheduled for completion in early July.

For more information, visit the project’s construction website.

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