County Road S construction set for 2028

Posted 12/10/25

Pierce County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are seeking public input on a proposed improvement project on County S between County CC and Court Road in Pierce County.

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County Road S construction set for 2028

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Pierce County and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) are seeking public input on a proposed improvement project on County S between County CC and Court Road in Pierce County.

The public is invited to go to the Pierce County website at https://www.co.pierce.wi.us/departments/highway.php, review a handout and map and submit comments by Jan. 2, 2026, by:

  • Email: chad.johnson@co.pierce.wi.us
  • Mail: Pierce County Highway Department 

    621 Cairns Street, P.O. Box 780

          Ellsworth, Wisconsin 54011

          615 First Avenue NE, Suite 415

          Minneapolis, MN 55413

If you are unable to access the meeting documents online, contact Geoff Rasmussen, CBS² at the phone number or address above and arrangements will be made to share the information in another format.

The existing pavement on County S is exhibiting signs of distress in the form of pavement deterioration including longitudinal and transverse cracking. This results in poor ride quality and expenditures to maintain. Cracking can contribute to continued pavement deterioration by allowing water to seep beneath the roadway surface. The purpose of this project is to address the existing roadway deficiencies, enhance safety and ensure the preservation of the roadway.

Proposed improvements include:

  • Pulverizing and relaying the existing pavement and base material on 3.4 miles of County S and overlaying the relayed material with asphalt.
  • Replenishing base aggregate for shoulders
  • Spot side slope restoration
  • Spot base replacement

During construction, County S will be closed to through traffic and is expected to be detoured via County CC and US 10. Access will be maintained to homes and businesses in the work zone.

No real estate acquisition is anticipated with the project.

Construction is currently scheduled for 2028.

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.

For more information, contact: Chad Johnson, Pierce County Highway Commissioner at chad.johnson@co.pierce.wi.us, 715-273-5096 or Geoff Rasmussen, CBS² Project Manager, at grasmussen@cbssquaredinc.com, 715-492-2400.

Submitted by Pierce County Highway Department

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