Segment of WIS 65 north of I-94 in St. Croix County to close

Closure necessary to complete project aimed to improve safety and operations

Release date: August. 14, 2023

WIS 65 will be closed to traffic Monday, Aug. 21, from just north of the 70^th Avenue intersection north to just south of Wagner Drive in the St. Croix village of Roberts.

Northbound WIS 65 traffic will be able to turn left or right onto 70^th Avenue, and through traffic will be detoured via I-94, US 63 and US 12.

The closure is anticipated to be in place through September and into October. It's part of a project to improve safety and operations on WIS 65 from the I-94 westbound ramp terminal to just south of Wagner Drive that includes:

• Expanding WIS 65 from two to four lanes from the I-94 westbound ramp terminal to about 1,200 feet north of 70^th Avenue.
• Installing turn lanes, traffic islands and new traffic signals at the 70^th Avenue intersection.
• Upgrading drainage.
• Placing permanent signage and new pavement markings.
• Modifying the park and ride lot.

Construction began April 3, and the entire project is scheduled for completion in November.