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Wisconsin Highway 179 Bridge being replaced

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The Highway 179 Bridge over the Kickapoo River between Eastman and Steuben is being replaced. (Photo by Ted Pennekamp)

By Ted Pennekamp

 

The Highway 179 Bridge over the Kickapoo River between Eastman and Steuben is being replaced.

Michael Bie, regional communications manager with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT), said the project was let to Lunda Construction for $2.4 million. Construction began on Aug. 5 and is expected to be completed in November.

Bie said the project cost share in 80 percent federal funding and 20 percent state funding. 

“The purpose of the project is to replace the existing bridge structure on WIS 179, over the Kickapoo River,” said Bie. “The existing high truss bridge has advanced deterioration in the steel fracture critical elements and is restricted in width. This project will consist of replacing the existing structure and reconstructing the roadway approaches along WIS 179. The project will also include replacing the guardrail to meet current standards.”

Traffic will be delayed due to the detour for the reconstruction of the bridge. The proposed detour route uses the following roads: Highway 27, Highway 171 and Highway 131.

A detour map, can be viewed at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/wis179-bridge/defau....

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