WisDOT seeking public input on US 53 pavement project

Scope of proposed work, traffic control and schedule changed on project

Release date: September 3, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed improvement project on US 53 from Old Town Hall Road in the Eau Claire County city of Eau Claire to US 10 west of the Trempealeau County city of Osseo.

The public is encouraged to visit the project website, review project details and use the comment form to share their input. Comments are being accepted through October 1 by:

• Email: adam.hetrick@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  718 W. Clairemont Ave.
  Eau Claire, WI 54701
  Attn.: Adam Hetrick

Since the project was first introduced, WisDOT has made several changes, including removing the top 4 inches of the existing pavement and placing 4 inches of new asphalt pavement, closing US 53 to through traffic during construction and moving construction to 2027. The remaining work remains the same:

• Replacing culverts
• Replacing guardrail
• Making structure repairs on various bridges and culverts
• Adding a turn lane at Hillview Road

Some real estate acquisition - mainly strip areas near existing cross culverts or guardrail - will be needed to complete the work.

During construction, US 53 will be closed to through traffic, which will be detoured via US 10 and I-94. Access will be maintained to homes and businesses in the work zone.

Construction previously was scheduled for 2029, but the work has been advanced to 2027.

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.