Bridge rehabilitation on WIS 35 in Pierce County to start

Highway to remain open to single lane of traffic controlled by temporary signals

Release date: May 1, 2024

To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $846,790 contract with prime contractor Pheifer Brothers Construction Co. of Neenah for the rehabilitation of the bridge carrying WIS 35 over the Big River southeast of Prescott in Pierce County. Construction is scheduled to start Friday, May 10.

The bridge is showing some signs of deterioration. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation project will:

  • Replace the bridge deck.
  • Repair the abutments.
  • Widen the width of the bridge.

During construction, WIS 35 will remain open to a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals.

Construction is scheduled for completion in August.

For more informationv visit the project's 511 website: projects.511wi.gov/wis35bigriver

Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.​

For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:

For more information, contact:

Christena T. O'Brien, Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471, christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov