Location
This 7.1-mile segment of WIS 128 extends from WIS 72 in the Pierce County village of Elmwood to WIS 29 in the St. Croix County town of Cady.
Overview
The pavement along this stretch of WIS 128 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Recycle a portion of pavement on 7.1 miles of WIS 128, overlay the recycled material with asphalt and placing a chip seal and fog seal.
- A chip seal is an asphalt surface treatment that consists of a layer of crushed stone placed on top of an application of liquid asphalt to reduce further deterioration of the pavement. A fog seal consists of applying an asphalt emulsion onto the pavement surface.
- Complete chip and fog sealing on turn lanes.
- Clean culverts of brush, mud and debris.
- Complete other project work, including gravel shouldering, pavement marking, adding centerline rumble strips and restoring the site.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, WIS 128 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter temporary single-lane closures controlled by flagging. Access to residences and businesses in the work zone will be maintained.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project through March 15, 2024, by:
-
Comment form
- Email: nicholas.pitsch@dot.wi.gov
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Attn.: Nick Pitsch
Contacts
Nick Pitsch
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 392-7976
nicholas.pitsch@dot.wi.gov
Dave Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 563-8402
david.koepp@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