I-94 (Bridges over South Fork Buffalo River, County NN and North Fork Buffalo River) and County J (Bridge over I-94), towns of Garfield, Pleasant Valley and Sumner - Jackson, St. Croix and Trempealeau counties

Location

The proposed project includes the following structures:

  • Jackson County: I-94 east- and westbound bridges over the south fork of the Buffalo River southeast of Osseo
  • St. Croix County: County J bridge over I-94 southeast of Roberts
  • Trempealeau County: East- and westbound I-94 bridges over County NN/Buffalo River State Trail and east- and westbound I-94 bridges over the north fork of the Buffalo River, all north of Osseo.

Overview

The structures need preventive maintenance to extend the life of each. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation project will do the following:

  • Jackson County bridges:
    • Clean and make repairs on existing concrete bridge decks
    • Add a high-friction surface treatment on bridge decks
  • St. Croix and Trempealeau County bridges
    • Clean and make repairs on the existing concrete bridge decks
    • Place a thin polymer overlay over the decks

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

Traffic Impacts

During work, I-94 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter:

  • Lane closures controlled by flagging on County J.
  • Single-lane closures during off-peak travel times on I-94.
  • A reduction in speed from 70 mph to 55 mph on the interstate in work zones.

Public Involvement

WisDOT is seeking public input on the project. Please review the following for more information:

Comments on the proposed project are being accepted through May 6, 2025, by:

Contacts

Adam Hetrick
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 836-2065
adam.hetrick@dot.wi.gov

Jeff Olson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 395-3032
jeffrey.olson@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