Location
The project is located on the 160th Street Bridge over WIS 29in the Chippewa County town of Lafayette.
Overview
Built in 1966, the structure is in need of rehabilitation. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation proposes to:
- Replace the concrete bridge deck and surface drains.
- Replace the concrete slope paving under the structure with crushed aggregate slope paving.
- Replace the asphaltic roadway on both sides of the bridge.
- Upgrade the bridge railings.
- Replace the guardrail.
Traffic Impacts
During construction:
- The bridge would be closed, and traffic detoured.
- WIS 29 would remain open to traffic, but limited lane closures would be required during a portion of the work.
- Local and emergency access would be maintained.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.
- Work is anticipated to occur primarily between June and September to avoid the school year. However, a final schedule will be determined during the design process.
Project Documents
Contacts
Bill Biesmann
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(608) 310-3286
bill.biesmann@klengineering.com
Nicole Passuello
WisDOT Northwest Region 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