Location
Two bridges in the Eau Claire County town of Brunswick carry east- and westbound I-94 over the Chippewa River and two bridges carry east- and westbound I-94 over the Chippewa River overflow to the north in the town of Union.
Overview
Built in 1965, the four bridges are in need of rehabilitation. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following on them:
- Replacing the expansion joints and abutment backwalls
- Overlaying the bridge decks with concrete
- Completing spot painting of the existing steel girders
- Updating guardrail at all bridge approaches
In addition, a high-friction surface treatment will be added to the westbound I-94 bridge over the Chippewa River.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028-29.
Traffic Impacts
During the multiyear construction project, I-94 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will be shifted to one side of the interstate via median crossovers that will carry one lane of traffic in each direction as work is completed on the bridges on the other side.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project. Please review the following for additional information:
Comments are being accepted through June 2, 2025, by:
- Email:
adam.hetrick@dot.wi.gov
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, Wi 54701
Attn.: Adam Hetrick
Contacts
Adam Hetrick
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 836-2065
adam.hetrick@dot.wi.gov
Jeff Olson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 395-3032
jeffrey.olson@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 (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