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Proposed work includes resurfacing segments of both highways in Dunn County
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a virtual public involvement meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 to share details about a proposed resurfacing project on US 12 from Princeton Drive to WIS 29 and WIS 40 from US 12 to County M, all in Dunn County.
The public can join by:
Computer: https://tinyurl.com/yc49bv2w
Phone: (608) 571-2209
Conference ID: 291 967 566#
The existing pavement on both segments is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing to:
Remove 2.25 inches of the existing asphalt pavement and place 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt pavement in rural areas
Remove 3.25 inches of the existing asphalt pavement and place 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt pavement in urban areas
Replace the joints on the Eighteen Mile Creek Bridge (B-17-0984) in the village of Colfax
Replace guardrail
Replace cross culverts
Place centerline rumble strips in rural areas
Replace pedestrian curb ramps and the railroad crossing on WIS 40 in the village of Colfax
During construction, WIS 40 is expected to be closed for a week for the railroad crossing replacement; traffic will be detoured via 5th Avenue, Dunn Street, and Railroad Avenue. For remaining work, US 12 and WIS 40 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging.
Construction is currently scheduled for 2026.
More information can be found on the project website. WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed work through Feb. 28 by:
Email: tou.yang@dot.wi.gov
Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Attn.: Tou Yang
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:
Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTnorthwest
Visit the region’s 511 website: projects.511wi.gov/region/northwest/
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
WI DOT media release.
