Location
The project limits on WIS 27 extend from WIS 29 in Cadott to Johnson Road in Cornell, all in Chippewa County.
Overview
The existing pavement is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the proposed Wisconsin Department of Transportation project would:
- Remove 2 inches of the existing pavement and then overlay the road surface with 2 inches of new asphaltic pavement.
- Widen the paved shoulders from 3 feet to 6 feet from 80th Avenue/North Road to 350 feet south of Johnson Road.
- Add centerline rumble strips.
- Replace the approaches and wing parapets on the west side of the Yellow River Bridge in Cadott.
- Replace the pedestrian underpass in Cadott, along with curb, gutter and sidewalk at spot locations.
- Extend the box culvert north of 135th Avenue in the town of Arthur near Bohemian Hall, replace the structure's west wing wall, remove guardrail from the west side of the road and replace guardrail on the east side.
- Proposed work won't affect use of the historic property.
- Brush the ends, clean, repair and replace culverts in the project limits.
- Upgrade pedestrian curb ramps on sidewalks.
- Replace guardrail.
- Place new pavement markings.
Real Estate
Temporary and permanent right-of-way acquisition will be needed to complete work throughout the project limits, including at Bohemian Hall.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028, but work could be advanced to 2027 if funding becomes available.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, motorists on WIS 27 are expected to encounter:
- Lane closures controlled by flagging for road resurfacing.
- Lane closures controlled by temporary signals for bridge work.
- Shoulder closures for the box culvert extension.
- A detour for the replacement of the pedestrian underpass using WIS 29 and WIS 178.
Public Involvement
More information about the proposed work can be found below:
WisDOT is accepting public comments on the proposed project through Sept. 25, 2025, by:
Contacts
Karen Richardson
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(608) 310-3282
Karen.Richardson@klengineering.com
Jeff Olson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 395-3032
jeffrey.olson@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