Public meeting Oct. 22 for WIS 77 in Ashland County

October 6, 2009

Meeting to focus on gathering knowledge and noting public concerns

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region in Superior is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the proposed replacement of West Fork Chippewa River Bridge along WIS 77 in Ashland County. The meeting is scheduled from 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at the Clam Lake Community Center, 23336 Clam Lake Road in the village of Clam Lake.

The proposed project consists of removing the existing highway structure and also the small dam adjacent to the highway structure. The dam and highway structure will be replaced with a new box culvert with a special inlet to maintain the flowage elevation along WIS 77 near Clam Lake. Construction for this project is anticipated to begin in 2010.

The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, provide input and ask questions concerning this project. WisDOT representatives will be available to discuss the project on an individual basis. The meeting will be held in an open house format, there are no formal presentations planned.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, or would like more information, contact Andy Stensland at (715) 392-7963. Written comments regarding the project can be mailed to Andy Stensland, 1701 N 4th Street, Superior WI 54880. Citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing and who require an interpreter may request one by contacting Andy Stensland at least three working days prior to the meeting via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (711).

For more information, contact:
Chris Ouellette, Regional Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, chris.ouellette@dot.wi.gov

Andy Stensland, Project Designer
(715) 392-7963, andrew.stensland@dot.wi.gov