WIS 153 bridge closure cancelled due to unfavorable weather forecast

July 23, 2009

Crews currently planning deck pour, closure on July 31

Crews have cancelled the deck pour for the WIS 153 bridge - located between Business 51 and Second Street in the city of Mosinee - due to an unfavorable weather forecast for Friday, July 24.

The closure has been rescheduled for Friday, July 31. The bridge will remain closed while the concrete cures. Crews would reopen the bridge on Tuesday, August 4.

During the closure, traffic will be detoured via I-39, WIS 34, Marathon County C and County O.

While the bridge is closed, crews will also be repairing pavement joints on WIS 153 in the city of Mosinee. Crews will close sections of WIS 153 - between Pine Street and Water Street - from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 31 to Tuesday, August 4.

The schedule is approximate and dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction status.

For more information, contact:
Kristin McHugh, Regional Communications Manager
(715) 421-8380, kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov