The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed resurfacing project on WIS 72 from County BB east of Ellsworth to County G just west of Elmwood, all in Pierce County.

The public is invited to go to the project website, review a presentation and submit comments by Oct. 27, 2025, by:

• Email: adam.sturgis@dot.wi.gov
• Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
           718 W. Clairemont Ave.
           Eau Claire, WI 54701
           Attn.: Adam Sturgis

The existing pavement on WIS 72 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing:

• Resurfacing the pavement
• Widening travel lanes and shoulders
• Adding shoulder rumble strips to five-foot paved shoulders
• Replacing the wings on a culvert located between both junctions of 630^th Avenue southwest of Elmwood
• Replacing or repairing other culverts as needed
• Replacing guardrail
• Installing a high-friction surface treatment on the County BB approach to WIS 72

During construction, WIS 72 is expected to remain open to traffic for most operations, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging for pavement work and shoulder closures for box culvert work. A short-term detour might be necessary for culvert replacement south of 630^th Avenue.

Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.

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: projects.511wi.gov/region/northwest/  

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