Governor Evers approves WIS 162 bridge improvements, La Crosse County

Release date: June 12, 2023

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $603,506 contract to improve the WIS 162 bridge over Dutch Creek, south of Bangor in La Crosse County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin June 19.

Lunda Construction Company is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed to place a new concrete deck overlay on the WIS 162 bridge over Dutch Creek. Additional improvements include abutment repair, replacement of beam bearings, and guardrail repair.

WisDOT is evaluating traffic configuration.

Project completion is scheduled for mid-August 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