Traffic to be switched from inside to outside lanes; interchange ramps to remain open
Traffic is expected to be switched from the inside lanes to the outside lanes in the work zone on US 53 north and south of the US 12 interchange on Tuesday, April 21, as work continues on the Otter Creek Bridge roadway approaches.
The outside lanes of traffic in both directions currently are closed north and south of the US 12 interchange, and the inside lanes and ramps at the US 53/US 12 interchange are open to traffic. Following the switch, the inside lanes will be closed, and the outside lanes and interchange ramps will remain open to traffic.
The speed limit in the work zone is reduced to 55 mph, and motorists are asked to slow down, stay focused on the road and leave room between their vehicles and those ahead of them. Travelers also should expect traffic backups and delays during peak travel times and might want to consider taking an alternate route.
The work is part of a 2025 improvement project on US 53 between Golf Road in Eau Claire and 40th Avenue in Lake Hallie that carried over into 2026. In addition to bridge approach work, construction in 2026 includes making repairs to the Otter Creek Bridge deck, completing additional repairs in the US 53/US 12 interchange area and placing new pavement markings.
Chippewa Concrete Services, Inc. of Chippewa Falls is the prime contractor on the $10 million project.
Construction is scheduled for completion in late May.
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.
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