WisDOT seeking public input on US 53 improvement project

Work planned for Eau Claire, Trempealeau counties includes resurfacing the highway, replacing culverts and guardrail and adding a left-turn lane at Hillview Road​

Release date: April 25, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed improvement project on US 53 from Old Town Hall Road south of the US 53/I-94 interchange to US 10 West outside of Osseo.

Go to the project website to view a presentation and handout and obtain a comment form. Comments are being accepted through May 31, 2024, by:

• Email: nicholas.pitsch@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  

  718 W. Clairemont Ave.
  Eau Claire, WI 54801
  Attn.: Nick Pitsch

The pavement is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation plans to:

• Remove a portion of the existing pavement and place new asphalt pavement.
• Add a left-turn lane for southbound traffic at Hillview Road and curb and gutter at the intersection.
• Replace deteriorated culverts.
• Clean ditches and culverts.
• Replace outdated guardrail.

During construction, US 53 will:

• Be closed to through traffic for the replacement of two sets of culvert pipes carrying Otter Creek under the highway, with traffic detoured via County HH and I-94.
• Remain open to traffic for remaining work, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures and speed limit reductions in the work zone.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2029.