WisDOT seeking input on replacement of County H bridge over I-94

Built as part of the original interstate construction, structure is nearing end of service life

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about a project replacing the bridge that carries County H over I-94 in the Dunn County village of Elk Mound.

When: 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15

The meeting will follow an open-house format.

Where: Elk Mound Community Center, E101 Menomonie St.

Built in 1959, the County H bridge is nearing the end of its service life. The proposed WisDOT project will:

• Replace the existing bridge

  • The new structure will be long enough to accommodate a future six-lane interstate.

• Raise the new structure by about 1.5 feet

• Reconstruct roadway approaches on either side of the bridge

During construction, County H will be closed at the bridge, and traffic will be detoured from County H to County EE to US 12 and back to County H. Four lanes of traffic will be maintained on I-94 during construction, except for intermittent off-peak single-lane closures or nighttime full closures on I-94 that may be necessary for critical construction operations such as girder placement.

Construction is currently scheduled for 2029.

WisDOT is seeking public input on the project through Aug. 15. Visit the project’s design website for more information about the proposed work and a comment form.

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