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I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge
Columbia County

I-39/90/94 Wisconsin River Bridge overview/location map.
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Project location

I-39/90/94, at the Wisconsin River Bridge, in Columbia County

Project overview

Bridge rehabilitation and resurfacing on I-39/90/94 at the Wisconsin River Bridge.

This section of I-39/90/94, one of the busiest stretches of Interstate highway in Wisconsin, is heavily used by recreational travelers to reach Wisconsin Dells and northern Wisconsin.

Construction estimated to take place in two stages (work suspended for summer months):

  • Stage 1 - Westbound (northbound) bridge rehabilitation
    • Feb. 20 - May 18, 2012
    • Sept. 4 - Nov. 9, 2012
    • Traffic to be shifted to southbound lanes, with two lanes in each direction.
  • Stage 2 - Eastbound (southbound) bridge rehabilitation
    • Mar. 4 - May 17, 2013
    • Sept. 3 - Nov. 8, 2013
    • Traffic to be shifted to new northbound lanes, with two lanes in each direction.

Anticipate delays during peak hours, particularly westbound (northbound) traffic on Friday afternoons and eastbound (southbound) traffic on Sunday afternoons. Alternate routes are recommended.

Project cost estimated at $7.7 million.

Status/phase

  • Stage 2 scheduled to start Feb./Mar. 2013.
  • Stage 1 completed 2012.

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WisDOT Southwest Region Office-Madison, swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: June 10, 2013

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