US 53 South, Bridges over US 8, 20th Street, Knapp Street, County I, Chetek River, County A, County AA and Carlson School Road

Barron County

Traffic Impacts

US 53 South remains open to traffic, but:

  • Motorists will encounter lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 60 mph in work zones.
    • US 53 South reopens to two lanes of traffic, with a 70-mph speed limit between closures.
  • There is a maximum width of 15 feet 3 inches on the open lane on most bridges.
  • Motorists also will encounter intermittent daytime closures of the roads below the bridges during the work week.
  • These restrictions will remain in place over the Memorial Day weekend.