Location
The project is on US 2 west of Ashland at the Beartrap Creek Bridge in the Ashland County town of Sanborn.
Overview
Built in 1976, the bridge is in need of maintenance. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Removing the asphaltic overlay and placing a new concrete overlay
- Making concrete surface repairs to the bridge railing and other spot locations
- Replacing missing riprap below the structure
- Replacing guardrail
- All work will occur inside the existing right of way.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled in 2028.
- The project is anticipated to take two to three months to construct.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, US 2 will remain open to one lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals at the bridge.
- Project staff will evaluate the possible closure of Beartrap Road within the work zone.
- Local and emergency access will be maintained.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project through May 7, 2025, by:
- Email: apeterson@correinc.com
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880
Attn.: Matt Van Natta
For more information about the proposed work, please review the following:
Contacts
Andrew Peterson
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(608) 792-6851
apeterson@correinc.com
Matt Van Natta
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 225-9312
matthew.vannatta@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, Superior office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov