Opening of new US 10 west alignment, I-39 interchange rescheduled to June 29

June 29, 2009

Crews planning to open highway next week

The scheduled opening of US 10 between I-39 and WIS 34 north in western Portage County has been changed due to recent unfavorable weather conditions.

Crews are currently planning to open the highway on Monday, June 29. The schedule is subject to change based on favorable weather conditions.

The new highway alignment includes:

• A system-to-system interchange with I-39, located just north of the Portage County X overpass. The new interchange will provide free-flow access to new US 10.
• A 65 mph, four-lane divided freeway between the new I-39 interchange and WIS 34 north.
• A bridge over the Wisconsin River.
• An overpass at Portage County E.
• An interchange with WIS 34 north.

After the highway opens, motorists can expect to encounter lane closures on I-39 in the Stevens Point area as crews modify signs.

The new section of US 10 is part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s project to expand 31 miles of US 10 into a four lane, divided highway between WIS 13 near Marshfield to I-39, north of Stevens Point. The entire project is scheduled for completion in 2012.

For more information, contact:
Kristin McHugh, Regional Communications Manager
(715) 421-8380