I-94 (Wilson Creek to Red Cedar River), town of Menomonie to city of Menomonie - Dunn County

Location

The 3.2-mile project runs along I-94 from 550 feet west of the Wilson Creek Bridge to 2,000 feet east of the Red Cedar River bridges in the city of Menomonie and towns of Menomonie and Red Cedar, all in Dunn County.

Overview

Three structures along I-94 and interstate pavement are in need of rehabilitation. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following on or at:

  • I-94:
    • Making concrete repairs on east- and westbound lanes on I-94
    • Milling and repaving asphalt shoulders
    • Cleaning culverts and retying culvert joints
    • Cleaning ditches and making embankment repairs
    • Replacing substandard guardrail and pavement markings
  • I-94/WIS 25 interchange:
    • Making concrete repairs on the interchange ramps
    • Replacing curb ramps on the south interchange ramps
  • Culvert carrying I-94 over the east branch of Wilson Creek
    • Replacing 50 feet of the north end of the culvert and its end wall
  • Bridge carrying WIS 25 (Broadway Street) over I-94
    • Replacing the bridge joints and the approach slabs
    • Repairing the back wall
    • Patching and fiber wrapping girder ends and pier caps.
  • Bridge carrying Wilson Street over I-94
  • Rest areas 61 and 62
    • Repairing pavement and asphalt shoulders
    • Realigning car ramp entrances
    • Reconstructing inlets
    • Making spot repairs to curb, gutter and sidewalk
    • Replacing sidewalk curb ramps, signs and pavement markings
    • Installing new lighting and a truck informational system
    • Making improvements to historical markers and landscaping

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, I-94 will remain open, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures during off-peak travel times. In addition:

  • A short-term single-lane closure on westbound on I-94 will be needed to complete the structure work at the east branch of Wilson Creek.
  • The remaining structure repairs will be completed using staged construction with single-lane closures.
  • WIS 25 interchange ramp repairs will be completed with overnight ramp closures.
  • Rest areas will remain open to traffic except during critical work operations.

Public Involvement

WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project through March 31, 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 (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