Wisconsin DOT Holding Public Involvement Meeting for Highway 73 Project in Clark County

Monday, December 5th, 2022 -- 12:01 PM

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is holding a virtual public involvement meeting to gather input on a proposed project on WIS 73 from the Rock Creek Bridge to WIS 29 East in Clark County.

For materials, go to https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/nw/wis73clark/default.aspx.aspx.  Provide comments by December 16th by email to [email protected] or by mail to Wisconsin Department of Transportation, 718 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701, Attn.: Dan Rambo.

The pavement on this segment of WIS 73 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing: From the Rock Creek Bridge to West Hunt Street in Greenwood: Removing 3.25 inches of existing asphalt and placing 3.25 inches of new asphalt pavement.

Replacing sidewalk curb ramps and making spot curb and gutter repairs. Placing pavement markings. From West Hunt Street in Greenwood north to WIS 29 East: removing 2.25 inches of the existing pavement and placing 3.25 inches of new asphalt pavement.

Replacing cattle passes no longer in use with culvert pipes. Extending a box culvert north of Greenwood and replacing the structure's wings. Overlaying the Popple River Bridge deck with concrete, repairing the concrete surface on the bridge abutments, repairing scour and replacing a bridge wing wall.

Cleaning or replacing culverts. Cleaning ditches. Replacing or adjusting guardrail. Upgrading curb ramps to Americans With Disabilities Act standards will impact City Hall Park in Greenwood, and impacts will total: 15.40 square feet of permanent acquisition.

155.66 square feet of temporary acquisition. Construction is currently scheduled to be completed in 2025, but the project could be advanced to 2024 if funding becomes available. During construction, WIS 73 will remain open to traffic, but motorists can expect single-lane closures controlled by flagging or temporary signals.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.