US 8, Rusk County Line to Jump River Bridge, Price County

Location

US 8, Rusk County Line to Jump River Bridge, Price County

Project Overview

The project proposes to resurface the asphalt pavement. Other project work includes a box culvert replacement structure, structure concrete deck overlay and concrete approach slab replacement for Jump River Bridge, cross culvert replacements, guardrail replacements at the Jump River structure and reconstruction of six curb ramps in Catawba.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, motorists will encounter single-lane closures. 

Real Estate

Some real estate acquisition is anticipated at the Web Creek structure and some curb ramp locations in Catawba. Temporary limited easements for grading at Web Creek, Catawba curb ramps and culvert pipe replacement locations are anticipated.

Schedule

  • Local Official Meeting: Sept. 25, 2025
  • Public Involvement: Oct. 16 to Nov. 16, 2025
  • Final Plans: May 2028 
  • Construction scheduled for 2029

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held. Please review the materials below and provide comment by Nov. 16, 2025.


​​Contacts​​

Marijean Hoppe, WisDOT Project Manager
715 365-5880

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780

​Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334