Release date: April 17, 2023
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.2 million contract to reconstruct WIS 78 between WIS 11 and County D in Lafayette County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 24.
Iverson Construction is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed to resurface WIS 78 between WIS 11 in Gratiot and County D in Wiota, this project will also update curb ramps and replace existing pavement markings.
During construction, WIS 78 will be open to traffic under flagging operations. WIS 78 will be reduced to 1 lane with flagging operations during milling and paving work.
Project completion is scheduled for July 2023. The schedule is dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction progress.
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For more information, contact:
Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov