Location
The 10.86-mile segment runs from County BB east of Ellsworth to County G just west of Elmwood, all in Pierce County.
Overview
The existing asphalt pavement on WIS 72 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Resurface the pavement
- Widen travel lanes and shoulders
- Add shoulder rumble strips to five-foot paved shoulders
- Replace the wings on a culvert located between both junctions of 630th Avenue southwest of Elmwood
- Replace or repair other culverts as needed
- Replace guardrail
- Install a high-friction surface treatment on the County BB approach to WIS 72
Traffic Impacts
WIS 72 is expected to remain open to traffic during most construction, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging for pavement work and shoulder closures for box culvert work. However, a short-term detour might be necessary for culvert replacement south of 630th Avenue.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.
Public Involvement
WisDOT held a public involvement meeting on this project on Oct. 27, 2025.
Contacts
Dan Rambo
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 514-7255
daniel.rambo@dot.wi.gov
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