Location
This project includes three sets of bridges in Eau Claire County carrying east- and westbound I-94 over WIS 37, the Chippewa River and the Chippewa River overflow.
Overview
Built in the 1960s, the six bridges are in need of rehabilitation. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following on them:
- Replacing the expansion joints and abutment backwalls at all structures
- Overlaying the bridge decks on both structures over the Chippewa River and Chippewa River overflow with concrete
- Making concrete surface repairs to components on all six bridges
- Placing a high-friction surface treatment on the deck of the eastbound structure over the Chippewa River
- Cleaning and painting bearings on all four bridges over the Chippewa River and Chippewa River overflow
- Updating guardrail at all bridge approaches
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028-29.
Traffic Impacts
During the multiyear construction project, I-94 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will be shifted to one side of the interstate via median crossovers that will carry one lane of traffic in each direction as work is completed on the bridges on the other side.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project rehabilitating the three sets of bridges. Please review the following for additional information:
Comments on the proposed project are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, 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 (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov