US 10 (WIS 73 South to the Wood County line), Neillsville to the towns of Fremont and Lynn - Clark County

Location

This project on US 10 runs from the south leg of WIS 73 in Neillsville east to the Clark/Wood County line.

Overview

The pavement on US 10 is showing signs of deterioration. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:

  • Remove a portion of the existing pavement and place new asphalt pavement over the roadway
    • This includes the US 10/WIS 73 South intersection in Neillsville.
  • Pave 8-foot shoulders to reduce run-off-the-road crashes
    • Three feet of the existing shoulders currently are paved.
    • The installation of shoulder rumble strips will be evaluated.
  • Replace, repair or clean culverts
    • Two existing cattle passes are proposed to be removed pending coordination with property owners.
  • Replace curb and gutter at rural intersections and place spot locations of curb and gutter in Neillsville
  • Replace curb and gutter within the unincorporated community of Lynn and add storm sewer inlets to address drainage near Cunningham Creek
  • Replace guardrail and grade side slopes to meet current design standards
  • Remove guardrail at the County K intersection
    • Delineators are proposed to be installed to define the roadway and access in this area.
  • Upgrade sidewalk curb ramps in Neillsville
  • Replace the traffic signals at the US 10/WIS 73 North intersection in Neillsville and widen the northwest and southwest intersection radii to improve truck movement
  • Install new pavement markings and centerline rumble strips

Real Estate

Minor acquisition and temporary easements will be required for curb ramp and culvert improvements.

In This Together

Knowing projects can impact businesses, WisDOT created the In This Together program to help business owners navigate construction. Please review the following for more information:

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, US 10 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter lane closures controlled by flagging.

  • Local and emergency access will be maintained to adjacent properties.
  • Pedestrians will be staged where an existing sidewalk is present.

Public Involvement

WisDOT held a public involvement meeting on March 18, 2025, at Neillsville City Hall. The agency is accepting public comments on the proposed project through April 1, 2025. For more information about the project, review:

Comments can be submitted by:

  • Email: tyson.pelkofer@dot.wi.gov
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    718 W. Clairemont Ave.
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Attn.: Tyson Pelkofer

Contacts

Tyson Pelkofer
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 340-9495
tyson.pelkofer@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