Construction in 2026 includes:

• 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
• Removing temporary crossovers used during construction