WIS 35 (Old WIS 35 to Indian Creek Road) and WIS 54 (Minnesota/Wisconsin state line to WIS 35) - Buffalo County

Loca​​tion

WIS 35 from Old WIS 35 to Indian Creek Road in the towns of Buffalo and Milton and city of Fountain City, and

WIS 54 from the Minnesota-Wisconsin state line to WIS 35, all in Buffalo County.

Ov​​erview

The asphalt pavement on these segments of WIS 35 and WIS 54 are showing signs of deterioration. To maximize the servic​e life of WIS 35, the proposed project will:

  • Mill the existing asphalt and overlay it with new asphalt.
  • Repair or replace deteriorated culvert pipes throughout the corridor.
  • Perform maintenance on and repair of guardrail throughout the corridor.
  • Improve drainage on WIS 35 just west of Lovers Lane.
  • Upgrade the existing pedestrian curb ramps in Fountain City to meet current standards.
  • Install centerline rumble strips and new pavement markings.
  • Maintain 5-foot paved shoulder widths along WIS 35.
To maximize the service life of WIS 54, the proposed project will:
  • Mill the existing asphalt and overlay it with new asphalt.

Schedu​​​le

  • Construction is scheduled for: 2026.
  • Construction could occur as early as: 2023.

Traffic I​​mpacts

  • Both projects will be constructed under traffic using flaggers and single-lane closures.
  • Construction will be staged to avoid local events that generate significant traffic.
  • Nighttime work will be considered for the WIS 54 project given the high peak hour commuter traffic along this segment.

Project Docu​​ments

Contacts​​

Kyle McLean
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 225-9442
kyle.mclean@dot.wi.gov

David Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-2399
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov

Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov