BARRON COUNTY — Construction on bridges carrying southbound US 53 over 20th Street south of Cameron and County I near Chetek will impact the roads under the structures.
Beginning Monday, March 16, 20th Street under US 53 will be closed through Friday, March 20 and Monday and Tuesday, March 23-24.
County I in both directions between the US 53 interchange ramps is set to be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 and ending at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 21.
All ramps at the US 53/County I interchange will remain open to traffic. However, traffic movements will be limited because of the closure of County I under the south- and northbound US 53 bridges.
The closures are weather dependent.
Construction on the second year of a two-year project rehabilitating seven bridges and replacing another on southbound US 53 between Cameron and New Auburn began Feb. 23. Work in 2026 includes replacing the southbound US 53 bridge over County I and replacing the decks on the southbound US 53 bridges over the Chetek River and 20th Street.
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
Last Update: Mar 16, 2026 10:06 am CDT
