To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed a $14.35 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on US 10 from WIS 29/35 in Prescott to the south junction of US 63 west of Ellsworth, all in Pierce County. Construction is scheduled to start Monday, March 11.

This segment of US 10 is showing signs of deterioration. In addition, four culverts have reached the end of their service lives. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation project will:

• Remove a portion of the existing pavement on the approximate 14-mile stretch of US 10 and place new asphalt pavement.
• Widen paved shoulders from 3 feet to 5 feet.
• Replace culverts at Spring Creek on US 10 just west of 760th and 730th streets intersections west of Ellsworth.
• Replace the existing box culverts on US 10 with bridges just east of 1040th Street and west of Cross Town Road.
• Replace guardrail along the entire length of the project and pavement markings.
• Replacing pavement markings.

During culvert replacement and bridge construction, US 10 will be closed to through traffic, with that closure beginning Monday, March 18 and continuing to Labor Day. Motorists detoured via WIS 29/35 and WIS 65. To maintain access to properties in the work zone, this work will be staggered.

During resurfacing and other work, motorists will encounter daytime single-lane closures controlled by flagging.

Construction is scheduled for completion in October.

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: 511wi.gov/region/northwest/
• Visit the project’s 511 website: 511wi.gov/us10pc/

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.

Submitted by WisDOT