Location
The proposed project begins at County K on the eastern edge of the village of Merrillan and continues through the Jackson County town of Alma and Clark County towns of Dewhurst, Levis and Pine Valley, ending at WIS 73 South. The total project length is 14.3 miles.
Overview
The pavement on this segment of WIS 95 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following:
- Milling the top two inches of existing asphaltic pavement mixing it with emulsions, rejuvenating agents and additives and then placing the mixture on the roadway
- Completing a chip and fog seal on the newly recycled pavement
- Replacing, repairing or cleaning culverts to ensure proper drainage
- Replacing guardrail and grading side slopes to meet current design standards
- Rehabilitating the Black River Bridge by replacing concrete approaches on both ends of bridge and the east wing walls and making surface repairs to the east abutment
- Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips to improve safety and reduce run-off-the road crashes
- Placing new pavement markings
- Replacing the railroad crossing on the east side of Merrillan
- This work is being completed by the railroad during the WisDOT project.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.
Traffic Impacts
During pavement, culvert and guardrail work:
- Motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging operations.
- Access to properties and businesses in the work zone will be maintained.
During bridge work:
- Motorists will encounter a single lane of traffic controlled by temporary traffic signals
During railroad crossing replacement:
- WIS 95 will be closed, and through traffic will be detoured via US 10 and US 12.
Public Involvement
Please review the following for additional information:
Contacts
Liz Fagen
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 836-6579
elizabeth.fagen@dot.wi.gov
Nathan Ulness
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-3914
nathan.ulness@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