The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides weekly updates on road construction projects in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn counties.

 

Ashland County
Highway: Prentice Avenue
Location: US 2 (Lake Shore Drive) to 6^th Street East in Ashland
Schedule: May 4 to early June
Cost: $845,876
Description of work: Replacing the existing pavement structure, making subgrade improvements, modifying the vertical profile of the road to allow for better tie-ins, replacing substandard curb ramps, curb and gutter, adding two inlets just south of 3^rd Street and replacing pavement markings and signage
Traffic impacts: Prentice Avenue is closed.

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Ashland and Sawyer counties
Highway: WIS 13 and WIS 77
Location: WIS 13, Price County line to Morse Road between Mellen and Glidden, and WIS 77, Teal River Bridge northeast of Hayward
Schedule: WIS 13, April 27 to late October; Work on WIS 77 expected to start in August
Cost: $5.19 million
Description of work: WIS 13, replacing, resetting, extending or abandoning more than 50 existing culvert pipes and constructing a new box culvert at Becky Creek; making concrete surface repairs at the bridge over Dryden Creek northwest of Glidden; patching the deck on the bridge over the Chippewa River southeast of Glidden; overlaying the deck with concrete on the bridge over Butternut Creek south of Butternut; and replacing guardrail at the structures and one other location in the project limits; WIS 77, milling and overlaying the existing bridge deck, overlaying concrete pavement approach slabs, milling and overlaying roadway approaches, making concrete surface repairs on parapets, grouting voids under abutments, supplementing riprap at abutments, adjusting guardrail and installing new pavement markings
Traffic impacts: WIS 13 remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging or temporary traffic signals.

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Barron County
Highway: County O
Location: Wisconsin Avenue intersection in Rice Lake
Schedule: April 20 to late September
Cost: $1.1 million
Description of work: Realigning and extending the County O left-turn lanes, constructing right-turn lanes both north and south along Wisconsin Avenue, replacing traffic signals and adding sidewalk and a pedestrian crossing on County O
Traffic impacts: The intersection of County O and Wisconsin Avenue remains open with the use of temporary signals.

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Highway: US 53 South
Location: Bridges between Cameron and New Auburn, structures over US 8, Knapp Street, County A, County AA and Carlson School Road, 2025; and structures over 20th Street, County I and the Chetek River, 2026
Schedule: Feb. 23 to October, 2026 construction; May 5, 2025, to October 2026, overall project
Cost: $10.91 million
Description of 2026 work: Replacing the decks on the bridges over the Chetek River and 20th Street; replacing the bridge over County I; milling pavement on both sides of each structure and placing new asphalt pavement on the approaches; milling and overlaying the pavement on the southbound US 53 on- and off-ramps at the County I interchange; and replacing guardrail, pavement markings and signage
Traffic impacts: Southbound US 53 remains open to traffic, but:

• Motorists will encounter single-lane closures on southbound US 53 and a reduced speed limit of 60 mph in work zones.
• A deck pour will close 20^th Street under US 53 on Tuesday, May 12.

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Highway: US 63
Location: Charrie Lane in Cumberland to the Washburn County line
Schedule: April 13 to late June
Cost: $4.64 million
Description of work: Removing a portion of the existing pavement and paving new asphalt, installing centerline and edge line rumble strips, cleaning or repairing culverts, reconstructing sidewalk curb ramps to Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and placing new pavement markings
Traffic impacts: US 63 remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging from:

• 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays
• 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays

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Highway: US 63
Location: Beaver Dam Lake in Cumberland
Schedule: April 24 to early September
Cost: $2.64 million
Description of work: Removing the existing box culvert carrying Beaver Dam Lake under US 63, building a bridge with a longer span to replace the box culvert, removing the Lake Street Bridge, dredging Beaver Dam Lake under US 63 and the Lake Street Bridge, building an ATV trail on the east side of US 63 from Arcade Avenue to Nedvidek Street, reconstructing US 63 on both sides of the new bridge, reconstructing portions of Lake Street, Nedvidek Street and Babcock Avenue to match the raised profile of US 63 and constructing curb, gutter and sidewalk
Traffic impacts: US 63 is closed to through traffic on both sides of the structure.

• Traffic is being detoured via WIS 48, US 53 and WIS 70
• In addition:
• Lake Street is closed just past the boat landing.
  • Access to the boat landing is being maintained.
  • The Lake Street Bridge is open to emergency vehicles only through late July.

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Bayfield County
Highway: US 2
Location: North Fish Creek Bridge southwest of the intersection of US 2 and WIS 13
Schedule: April 13 to mid-July
Cost: $1.69 million
Description of work: Replacing the bridge deck, repairing an abutment, resetting an inlet, completing minor paving on both sides of the bridge to adjust and smooth out roadway approaches and adjusting guardrail
Traffic impacts: US 2 is reduced to a single lane at the bridge.

• The open lane has a maximum width of 13 feet.
• Temporary traffic signals are controlling use of the single lane.
• The alternative oversize-overweight truck route follows US 53, WIS 77, WIS 13 and WIS 112.

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Buffalo County
Highway: County P
Location: Trempealeau River Bridge east of Fountain City in the town of Buffalo
Schedule: Feb. 23 to mid-October
Cost: $1.78 million
Description of work: Building a temporary bypass and structure, replacing the bridge, reconstructing roadway approaches and removing temporary bypass and structure
Traffic impacts: Motorists are using a temporary road and bridge to bypass the work zone.

• In addition, construction buoys have been added upstream and downstream.

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Highway: WIS 35 and WIS 54
Location: WIS 35, Indian Creek Road to old WIS 35; and WIS 54, Minnesota state line to WIS 35
Schedule: April 23 to early July
Cost: $6.41 million
Description of work: WIS 35, milling and overlaying the asphaltic pavement; repairing or replacing culverts to address deterioration; adjusting, repairing or replacing guardrail; improving drainage along WIS 35 just west of Lovers Lane; upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards; installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips; and adding new pavement markings; WIS 54, milling and overlaying the asphaltic pavement, replacing weigh-in-motion sensors in the roadway; installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips; and adding new pavement markings
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter lane closures controlled by flagging for milling and paving.

• Temporary pedestrian accommodations are in place for curb ramp work in Fountain City.

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Burnett County
Highway: WIS 35
Location: Lanquist Street in Siren to WIS 70 East
Schedule: May 4 to mid-October
Cost: $8.55 million
Description of work: Replacing pavement with new concrete from Lanquist Street to Southshore Drive, replacing storm sewer and expanding its capacity from Lanquist to Works Progress Street, resurfacing the roadway from Southshore Drive to WIS 70 East, reviewing and revising access points, improving turning movements in all quadrants at the WIS 35 and WIS 70/County B intersection in the city of Siren, replacing traffic signals, replacing curb ramps and removing extra lanes from Park Street to Northshore Drive to reduce flooding potential
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter:

• Shoulder closures on northbound WIS 35 from Lanquist Street to Bradley Street; southbound WIS 35 from the WIS 35/70 intersection to Bacon Street; and westbound WIS 70 from 1^st Avenue to the WIS 35/70 intersection
• Lanes closures on north- and southbound WIS 35 from Southshore Drive to the roundabout

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Chippewa County
Highway: 205^th Avenue
Location: McCann Creek Bridge northeast of Bloomer
Schedule: May 4 through early July
Cost: $522,421
Description of work: Building a temporary bypass and structure, replacing the bridge, reconstructing roadway approaches and removing the temporary bypass and structure
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will use a temporary bypass road and structure to navigate the work zone.

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Highway: County CC
Location: WIS 64 to County M
Schedule: May 4-22
Cost: $165,425
Description of work: Milling off a portion of the centerline asphalt pavement between County Z and 239^th Avenue, placing new asphalt pavement in the milling limits and adding centerline rumble strips to the new asphalt; placing signs; relocating two utility poles; and adding new pavement markings
Traffic Impacts: County CC remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging.

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Highway: Southbound WIS 124
Location: Just south of the Duncan Creek Bridge to North Bridge Street in Chippewa Falls
Schedule: April 6 to mid-May, 2026 construction; June 2, 2025, to mid-May 2026, overall project
Cost: $2.56 million
Description of 2026 work: Removing and replacing deteriorated pavement in the intersection of Bay and West River streets and modifying traffic signals at West Columbia Street, West Grand Avenue, West Central Street, West Spring Street and West River Street
Traffic Impacts: None.

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Highway: WIS 124
Location: Duncan Creek Bridge to County S
Schedule: April 13 to June 17
Cost: $2.68 million
Description of work: Milling off a portion of the pavement and placing new asphalt pavement, resurfacing the County S roundabout and replacing the central island truck apron pavement, replacing culverts, cleaning ditches, upgrading sidewalk curb ramps and replacing pavement markings
Traffic Impacts: WIS 124 remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter:

• A lane shift on the Duncan Creek Bridge
• Shoulder closures from Bridgewater Avenue to Fair Street
• Segments of sidewalk are closed, and pedestrian detours are provided.
• Single-lane closures controlled by flagging once milling operations begin on Tuesday, May 12

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Highway: US 53
Location: 40th Avenue in Lake Hallie to County B in the town of Tilden
Schedule: March 2 to late June, 2026 construction; and April 1, 2024, to late June 2026, overall project
Cost: $36.6 million
Description of 2026 work: Replacing the pavement on southbound US 53 south of County N, widening the shoulder on the ramp from Business 29/County X to southbound US 53, placing polymer overlays on the southbound US 53 bridges over the Chippewa River and BUS 29/County X, replacing guardrail, completing culvert work, building permanent maintenance crossovers, installing new pavement markings and shoulder rumble strips and removing temporary crossovers used during construction
Traffic Impacts: US 53 remains open to traffic, but:

• Motorists will encounter single-lane traffic in both directions between 40^th Avenue and County N until May 22.
  • The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph where there are lane closures.

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Chippewa and Eau Claire counties
Highway: US 53
Location: Golf Road in Eau Claire to 40th Avenue in Lake Hallie
Schedule: April 6 to late May, 2026 construction; June 2, 2025, to late May 2026, overall project
Cost: $10 million
Description: Replacing the pavement approaching the Otter Creek bridges, making additional repairs in that area and placing pavement markings
Traffic Impacts: US 53 remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter nighttime lane closures at various between Golf Road and 40^th Avenue as finishing work is completed.

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Clark County
Highway: WIS 29
Location: County D in Owen to WIS 13 in Abbotsford
Schedule: March 30 to early October
Cost: $17.37 million
Description of work: Repairing the existing concrete pavement on WIS 29 and the ramps at the County E interchange and then overlaying the roadway and ramps with asphalt pavement; overlaying the ramps at Cardinal Avenue east of Owen and Hi Line Avenue in Abbotsford with asphalt; replacing guardrail to meet current WisDOT standards; repairing the decks on the east- and westbound WIS 29 bridges over County D and the railroad tracks to the east and placing a thin bonded polymer overlay over them; cleaning and repairing culverts to improve drainage; repairing the median inlets near Owen adjacent to concrete barrier wall; and completing minor grading of ditches
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter single-lane closures in both directions where crews are working.

• The speed limit in that area is reduced to 55 mph.

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Highway: WIS 29
Location: Koser Avenue west of Thorp to County D in Owen
Schedule: April 16-22, 2026 construction; May 1, 2025, to April 28, 2026, overall project
Cost: $23.74 million
Description of 2026 work: Completing permanent pavement markings and finishing minor remaining work
Traffic impacts: None; project complete.

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Dunn County
Highway: WIS 25
Location: I-94 in Menomonie to County D
Schedule: April 16 to early August
Cost: $4.98 million
Description of work: Removing a portion of the existing pavement from the bridge over I-94 to the railroad bridge and placing new asphalt pavement; recycling a portion of the existing pavement, mixing it with a stabilizing agent, relaying it and placing new asphalt over the roadway from the railroad bridge to County D; adjusting or replacing guardrail; and upgrading pedestrian curb ramps and traffic signals

Traffic Impacts: WIS 25 is reduced to a single lane from I-94 to Cedar Falls Road. In addition:

• Cedar Falls Road remains open to westbound traffic but is reduced to one lane in and out of the shopping area.
  • From noon to 7 p.m., a right-turn lane from Cedar Falls Road to northbound WIS 25 must be open.
  • Lane closures in this segment are expected to be removed midweek the week of May 11.
• Late the week of May 11, motorists are expected to encounter a single-lane closure on the bridge just north of Cedar Falls Road controlled by temporary traffic signals.

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Highway: WIS 85
Location: Just west of the north junction of County O west of Rock Falls to approximately 2,100 feet west of 1010^th Street northeast of Caryville
Schedule: April 27 to mid-August
Cost: $3.94 million
Description of work: Removing a portion of the existing pavement from just west of the north junction of County O to the south junction of County H and placing new pavement, removing and recycling a portion of the existing pavement from the south junction of County H to approximately 2,100 feet west of 1010th Street and overlaying the roadway with new pavement, widening the paved shoulders from 3 to 5 feet, installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips from the south junction of County H to about 2,100 feet west of 1010th Street, replacing the existing drainage structure under WIS 85 east of the north junction of County H with a dual box culvert, replacing a cattle pass that is no longer used with a culvert pipe, removing guardrail and improving the Chippewa River State Trail crossing to meet Americans With Disabilities Act standards
Traffic Impacts: WIS 85 is closed to through traffic from County O to Fuller Road.

• Through traffic is being detoured via WIS 37 and US 10.
• Access is being maintained to homes and businesses in the work zone. However:
  • WIS 85 is impassible between the north leg of County H and Fuller Road.
    • This closure is anticipated to be in place through early July.
  • WIS 85 also is impassable from 150^th Avenue to 950^th
    • This closure is anticipated to be in place through mid- to late next week.

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Highway: US 12 and WIS 40
Location: US 12, Princeton Drive in Elk Mound to just north of WIS 29; and WIS 40, US 12 to County M in the village of Colfax
Schedule: March 30 to October
Cost: $8.99 million
Description of work: Milling 2.25 inches of existing asphalt and paving 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt in rural areas; milling 3.25 inches of existing asphalt and paving 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt in urban areas; replacing joints on the Eighteen Mile Creek Bridge in village of Colfax; placing centerline rumble strips in rural areas; replacing cross culverts, guardrail and sidewalk curb ramps; and replacing the railroad crossing in the village of Colfax
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter single-lane closures on US 12 and WIS 40 controlled by flagging from Elk Mound through Colfax

• Flagging will be done using automated flagger assistance devices.
• In addition:
  • The bridge on WIS 40 south of the WIS 170 intersection is restricted to a single-lane of traffic – with a maximum width of 12 feet – controlled by temporary traffic signals.
  • There are shoulder and parking lane closures through Colfax.
  • Temporary crossings are shifting pedestrians to the east and south side of WIS 40.

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Eau Claire County
Highway: WIS 93, WIS 312 and US 12
Location: WIS 93, East Hamilton Avenue, Eau Claire, to Deerfield Road, town of Washington; WIS 312, Old Wells Road to US 53, all in Eau Claire; and US 12: Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire, to Mayer Road, Altoona
Schedule: March 30 to mid-September
Cost: $2.91 million
Description of work: Reconstructing noncompliant curb ramps and upgrading pedestrian crossings that aren’t consistent or not fully provided where needed
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter the following on:

• Northbound WIS 93
  • Deerfield Road to I-94 on-ramp: Right-turn lane closures
  • Likely to start the week of May 11:
    • I-94 off-ramp: Single-lane closure
    • Golf Road to Damon Street: Single-lane closures, which will be fully open by 2 p.m. daily
    • Brian Street: Single-lane closures, which will be fully open by 11 a.m. daily
• Southbound WIS 93
  • Likely to start the week of May 11:
    • Brian Street: Single-lane closures, which will be fully open by 11 a.m. daily
• Eastbound US 12
  • Craig Road: Single-lane closures
  • Patton Street: Single-lane closures, which will be fully open by 3 p.m. each day
  • 10th Street: Single-lane closures
• Westbound US 12
  • 10th Street: Single-lane closures

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Highway: I-94
Location: US 53 interchange to Mallard Road southwest of Eau Claire
Schedule: March 23 to late November, 2026 construction; and March 4, 2024, to late November 2026, overall project
Cost: $69.9 million
Description of 2026 work: Replacing the pavement on eastbound I-94 from Otter Creek to Mallard Road, the eastbound bridges over County J and County D and the box culvert carrying Kluckman Valley Creek under eastbound I-94 near County D; completing shoulders, removing temporary lanes and structures and restoring the interstate’s median
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions during off-peak travel times and a reduced speed limit of 60 mph in the work zone.

• County J is closed at I-94.
  • Traffic is being detoured via US 53, County D, County JJ and County IJ.

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Pierce County
Highway: WIS 65 and US 10
Location: Culverts carrying a branch of Goose Creek and branch of the south fork of the Kinnickinnic River under WIS 65 between River Falls and Ellsworth and culverts carrying unnamed drainageways under US 10 southeast of Ellsworth
Schedule: March 23 to early August
Cost: $2.15 million
Description of work: Replacing culvert C-47-2 and C-47-5 on WIS 65, reconstructing the roadway and removing guardrail; repairing the wing walls on culvert C-47-236 on US 10 and replacing guardrail at that location; and replacing culvert C-47-242 on US 10, reconstructing the road where work is being completed, replacing the guardrail on the north side of the highway and removing guardrail on the south side
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter a shoulder closure on westbound US 10 as repair work is being done on culvert C-47-236.

• WIS 65 is closed between 610^th Avenue and County J.
  • Traffic is being detoured via WIS 29, US 63 and US 10.

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Polk County
Highway: WIS 46
Location: US 8 to WIS 35
Schedule: April 15 to early October
Cost: $8.49 million
Description of work: Recycling 4 inches of pavement in place on the rural portion of the project; placing 2.75 inches of new asphalt and installing centerline rumble strips; milling 3.25 inches of pavement in the village of Balsam Lake and placing 3.35 inches of new asphalt; cleaning, extending, lining or replacing culverts; replacing or adjusting existing guardrail; and replacing curb ramps in the village of Balsam Lake
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter moving lane closures controlled by flagging.

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St. Croix County
Highway: WIS 35/64 and WIS 64
Location: WIS 35/64, 150^th Avenue northeast of Houlton to County C; and WIS 64, WIS 35 to 142^nd Street in New Richmond
Schedule: April 13 to September
Cost: $9.96 million
Description of work: Performing spot repairs on the driving lanes in both directions where deterioration exists, overlaying existing concrete with asphalt at select locations in both directions of travel, installing new pavement markings and shoulder rumble strips, resurfacing the existing shoulders, replacing guardrail at structures and signage and cleaning or riprapping culvert end walls
Traffic Impacts: Motorists will encounter lane closures throughout the project limits.

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Highway: US 12
Location: CNW railroad bridge east of Hudson
Schedule: April 13 to late June
Cost: $1.24 million
Description of work: Replacing the concrete bridge deck, making concrete surface repairs at the abutments and girders, replacing the steel bearings at the east abutment, replacing the east abutment expansion joint, replacing the southwest wing wall top, replacing concrete pavement approach slabs and about 100 feet of roadway approaches and placing new pavement markings
Traffic Impacts: US 12 is closed at the bridge.

• Traffic is being detoured via WIS 65 and I-94 and US 12.

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Highway: I-94
Location: Bridges over Kinney Road and 100th Street between Roberts and Hudson
Schedule: March 30 to mid-October, 2026 construction; and Sept. 9, 2024, to mid-October 2026, overall project
Cost: $20.08 million
Description of 2026 work: Removing and replacing the eastbound I-94 bridges; replacing I-94 pavement on both sides of structures in both directions; installing storm sewer; replacing guardrail and pavement markings; removing temporary structures and travel lanes; and restoring the median
Traffic Impacts: I-94 remains open to traffic, but:

• Eastbound I-94 traffic is operating on temporary lanes built in the median in the 100^th Street and Kinney Road work zones.
  • The speed limit in those work zones has been reduced to 60 mph.
  • A deck pour will close Kinney Road under I-94 on Tuesday, May 12 or Wednesday, May 13.

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Highway: I-94
Location: St. Croix River bridges between Hudson and Lakeland, Minn.
Schedule: April 6 to late October, 2026 construction; Sept. 29, 2025, to late October 2026, overall project
Cost: $9.85 million
Description of 2026 work: Construction on both bridges includes: Replacing the modular and expansion joints, placing a new polymer overlay on the bridge decks, making concrete surface repairs, cleaning of bridge bearings and replacing pavement markings. Construction on the westbound bridge also includes making repairs on the east and west abutment back walls, completing spot painting of bridge pin and hanger system. Construction on the eastbound bridge also includes repairing the east abutment back wall and replacing the sidewalk railing. Construction on the retaining wall on the Wisconsin approach: Replacing the block wall crossing under and adjacent to I-94 and parallel to the pedestrian path. Traffic impacts: I-94 remains open to traffic, but motorists will encounter the following on:

• Eastbound I-94:
  • Three lanes are open to traffic on the eastbound bridge; lanes are restricted to 11 feet in width.
• Westbound I-94:
  • Two lanes are open to traffic, but one lane has been shifted onto the eastbound bridge.
    • The traffic split begins near the 11^th Street overpass.
  • Ramps
    • All entrance and exit ramps remain open on both sides of the river.
      • Westbound exit access will be from the outside lane.

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Sawyer County
Highway: County D
Location: Chippewa River Bridge east of Exeland in the town of Weirgor
Schedule: March 23 to early July
Cost: $1.08 million
Description of work: Replacing the bridge deck, making concrete surface repairs to the abutments, piers and girders, completing bridge joint, shoulder and guardrail work and replacing the roadway approach pavement
Traffic impacts: County D is closed at the Chippewa River.

• Traffic is being detoured via WIS 40, WIS 70 and WIS 27.

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Taylor County
Highway: County O
Location: Little Black River Bridge southeast of Medford
Schedule: April 6 to late May
Cost: $663,990
Description of work: Removing and replacing the bridge deck, adding concrete approach slabs, replacing a minor amount of asphalt pavement, completing shouldering, upgrading guardrail and placing pavement markings
Traffic impacts: County O is closed at the bridge.

• Traffic is being detoured via WIS 13, WIS 64 and County C.

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Trempealeau County
Highway: Smikrud Road
Location: Grant Creek Bridge south of Ettrick in the town of Gale
Schedule: Feb. 19 to early July
Cost: $580,841
Description of work: Building a temporary bypass and structure, replacing the bridge, reconstructing roadway approaches and removing the temporary bypass and structure
Traffic impacts: Motorists are using a temporary bypass to get around the construction site.

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Regionwide Pavement Marking Project
Highway: Various
Location: Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau and Washburn
Schedule: April 14 to early August
Cost: $2.08 million
Description of work: Replacing pavement markings
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter daytime and nighttime lane closures depending on the location of work. For the coming week, crews are expected to work in the following counties on:

• Barron County:
  • WIS 48, WIS 25 to 19^th Street
  • US 8, County P to Barron
• Pierce County:
  • WIS 29, WIS 29, WIS 35/65 to US 63 North
• Polk County:
  • WIS 35, State Street to 1^st Street
  • US 63, County J to US 8
• Croix County:
  • WIS 35, Front Street to North End Road