US 63 (Beaver Dam Lake), Cumberland - Barron County

Location

US 63 at the Beaver Dam Lake structure in the Barron County city of Cumberland.

Overview

The pavement on US 63 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT proposes to:

  • Remove the existing box culvert and Lake Street Bridge.
  • Build a new bridge on US 63.
  • Dredge Beaver Dam Lake under US 63 and Lake Street.
  • Reconstruct US 63 approaches on both sides of the new structure.
    • US 63 will be raised nearly four feet to increase the navigational clearance under the proposed bridge to nine feet.
  • Reconstruct portions of Lake Street, Nedvidek Street and Babcock Avenue to match new US 63 raised profile.

Real Estate

Right-of-way acquisition is anticipated in order to build the bridge.

In This Together

WisDOT recognizes this project will impact businesses and has developed the In This Together program to help businesses owners navigate construction:

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2026.

Traffic Impacts

During construction:

  • US 63 will be closed to through traffic.
    • A signed detour will utilize WIS 48, US 53 and WIS 70.
  • The existing Lake Street Bridge will be utilized for emergency vehicles only during a portion of construction.
  • Boat landing access will be maintained.

Public Involvement

Contacts

Tyson Pelkofer
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 836-2067
tyson.pelkofer@dot.wi.gov

David Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-2399
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov

Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 715-828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov