Location
This work consists of three projects on WIS 124 from the city of Chippewa Falls to the towns of Eagle Point, Woodmohr and Bloomer, all in Chippewa County.
Overview
The existing pavement and drainage structures on this segment of WIS 124 are deteriorating. In addition, the culverts are aging, and bridge features, curb ramps and guardrail need to be updated to current standards. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Milling the pavement on WIS 124 from WIS 64 to High Street, from High Street down Elm, Bridge, Cedar and Bay streets and from the intersection of Bay and River streets to the intersection of River and Bridge streets and overlaying it with asphalt.
- Overlaying the deck of the bridge over the Union Pacific railroad tracks and repairing the wing wall on the bridge over O'Neil Creek.
- Replacing or lining several culverts.
- Upgrading curb ramps, guardrail, pavement markings and traffic signals.
- Cleaning ditches and clearing trees at select locations.
- View a map of
proposed improvements.
Real Estate
Temporary limited easements and strip parcel acquisition will be needed to upgrade curb ramps.
Schedule - Updated
- Real estate acquisition: Summer 2024.
- Construction:
- County S to High Street and High Street to Bridge Street: 2025.
- WIS 64 to County S: 2032
- If funds become available, construction on this segment could be advanced to 2029.
Traffic Impacts
- Resurfacing work on WIS 124 will be completed using lane closures and flagging operations.
- Bridge work will be completed using single-lane closures and traffic signals.
Project Documents
- From June 2021 public involvement meeting:
- From February 2023:
- From November 2024:
Contacts
Joshua Lang
WisDOT Northeast Region Design Project Manager
(920) 492-4141
Jessica Doud
WisDOT Northwest Region Construction Project Manager
(715) 577-2963
jessica.doud@dot.wi.gov
Nicole Passuello
WisDOT Northeast Region Construction
Project Supervisor
(715) 833-5572
nicole.passuello@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