Governor Evers approves WIS 105 bridge construction project

Work includes replacing undersized culvert carrying a tributary of the Pokegama River

Release date: June 8, 2026

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $3.06 million contract with prime contractor Northland Constructors of Duluth to remove a culvert that carries an unnamed tributary of the Pokegama River under WIS 105 and build a bridge in the Douglas County city of Superior. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, June 15.

The culvert is undersized. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation project includes:

During construction, WIS 105 remain open to passenger vehicle traffic, but motorists will encounter daytime single-lane closures controlled by flagging during construction of a temporary single-lane bypass on the south side of the road. Once built, motorists will use the bypass – controlled by temporary traffic signals – to get around the work zone. Heavy truck traffic will be detoured via MN 23, US 2 and WIS 35.

Construction is scheduled for completion in late October.

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

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.