WIS 64 (Culverts), town of Medford and town of Browning - Taylor County

Location

Both culverts are east of Medford and carry unnamed tributaries of the Little Black River under WIS 64. The first is 1,560 feet east of Crane Drive in the town of Medford, and the second is 2,650 feet east of Bizer Drive in the town of Browning, all in Taylor County.

Overview

The town of Medford structure was placed in 1938, and the town of Browning structure was placed in 1922. Both are showing signs of deteriorating and reaching the ends of their service lives. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:

  • Replace both structures with new concrete box culverts.
  • Reconstruct the roadway immediately surrounding each structure.
  • Remove guardrail from areas where deemed unnecessary after structure replacements.
  • Place new pavement markings.

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2025.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, WIS 64 will be closed to through traffic.

  • Through traffic will be detoured via WIS 97, WIS 29, WIS 13 and WIS 64.
  • Access to properties in the work zone will be maintained at all times.

Public Involvement

WisDOT is holding a meeting for local officials and members of the public to provide information about the proposed project and obtain input.

  • When: 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 16
  • Where: Browning Town Hall, N3030 Lekie Drive, Medford

For more information, please review the following:

WisDOT is accepting comments on the proposed work through July 30, 2024, by:

  • Email: Heath.Hagner@ISGInc.com
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    718 W. Clairemont Ave.
    Eau Claire, WI 54701
    Attn.: Dave Koepp

Contacts

Heath Hagner
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(920) 434-2128
Heath.Hagner@ISGInc.com

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) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov