Location
WIS 29 bridges over the Chippewa River west of Chippewa Falls in the Chippewa County town of Wheaton.
Overview
Built in the early 2000s, the structures are showing signs of deterioration. To address this, WisDOT is proposing to:
- Replace the deck joints at both the east and west abutments for both east- and the westbound bridges.
- Replace the back walls at both the east and west abutments for both structures.
- Place a concrete overlay on the eastbound bridge deck.
- Update guardrail at the approaches of each structure.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, WIS 29 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter lane closures and shifts. During work on the eastbound bridge:
- The structure will be closed to traffic.
- East- and westbound WIS 29 will be reduced to one lane.
- Eastbound motorists will use a crossover to route traffic onto the westbound bridge, which will carry a single lane of traffic in each direction.
A similar process will occur for the construction on the westbound bridge.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the trail is expected to be impacted by construction.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project. For more information, please review the following:
Comments are being accepted through Feb. 28, 2024, by:
Contacts
Beth Cunningham
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 635-4971
beth.cunningham@dot.wi.gov
Matt Van Natta
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 392-7966, (715) 225-9312
matthew.vannatta@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