06/17/2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Ramp from County I to southbound US 53 to close in Barron County
Closure necessary for replacement of nearby Chetek River Bridge
The ramp from County I to southbound US 53 south of Chetek is expected to be closed to traffic on Friday, June 19. The closure is expected to be in place until approximately Oct. 1.
During this closure, southbound US 53 traffic will be detoured on northbound US 53 to US 8, where motorists will exit and then re-enter southbound US 53.
Closure of the ramp is necessary for the replacement of the bridge over the Chetek River, which is southeast of the US 53/County I interchange. The bridge project is part of a multiyear effort that started in 2025 rehabilitating five bridges. Work in 2026 includes replacing the Chetek River Bridge and the decks on bridges carrying southbound US 53 over 20th Street and County I.
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Overview (current) Schedule (current) Traffic Impacts (current) Map (current) Contact Us (current) Overview The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is rehabilitating seven bridges and replacing one structure between New Auburn and Cameron in Barron County during the two-year project. The Wisconsi...
