Bridges (Various highways) - Buffalo, Chippewa, Clark, Dunn, Pierce and Trempealeau counties

Location

The proposed project includes structures in the following counties:

  • Buffalo County
    • WIS 37: Bridge over Peeso Creek northeast of Mondovi
  • Chippewa County
    • WIS 29: County X bridge over WIS 29 southwest of Cadott in the town of Sigel.
  • Clark County
    • WIS 73: Bridge over Cawley Creek north of Neillsville
  • Dunn County
    • US 12/WIS 25: Northbound bridge over the Red Cedar River in city of Menomonie
    • US 12: Bridge over Annis Creek northwest of the city of Menomonie
  • Pierce County
    • WIS 29: Bridge over the Rush River west of Spring Valley
  • Trempealeau County
    • WIS 95: Bridge over the Trempealeau River in Blair
    • US 53: Bridge over the south fork of the Buffalo River in Osseo

Overview

The proposed project involves painting portions of the eight bridges, including abutments, bearing plates, bearings, girders, piers and splice plates to extend the life of the structures.

Schedule - Updated

Construction currently is scheduled for 2025.

Traffic Impacts

During painting:

  • Motorists will encounter single-lane and shoulder closures.
  • Pedestrians also will be detoured at the following two projects:
    • Dunn County: US 12/WIS 25, northbound Red Cedar Bridge, city of Menomonie.
      • For the northern crossing, the detour will utilize the intersection of Wolske Bay Road/Meadow Road and US 12 West/WIS 25 North.
      • For the southern crossing, the detour will utilize the pedestrian overpass at 2nd Avenue West (extended). The east sidewalk will be the closed section.
    • Trempealeau County: US 53, South Fork Buffalo River Bridge, Osseo.
      • For the northern crossing, the detour will utilize the intersection of 7th Street and US 53/Harmony Street.

Contacts

Nick Pitsch
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 225-1271
nicholas.pitsch@dot.wi.gov

Dave Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 563-3408
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov

Christena T. O’Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov