BARRON COUNTY — To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Gov. Tony Evers has signed an $8.66 million contract with prime contractor Monarch Paving Co. of Amery for a resurfacing project on US 63 from US 8 East in Turtle Lake to WIS 48 West in Cumberland.
Construction is scheduled to start Monday, July 20.
This segment of US 63 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Milling 2.25 inches of asphalt from the roadway surface and paving 3.25 inches of hot-mix asphalt
- Cleaning, lining or replacing culverts
- Replacing guardrail
- Replacing curb and gutter at various locations
- Installing new pavement markings
- Completing the following improvements to increase safety:
- Installing shoulder rumble strips
- Placing a high-friction surface treatment on two curves
- Widening paved shoulders from 3 feet to 5 feet
During construction, US 63 will remain open, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging operations and side road closures.
Construction is scheduled for completion in mid-November.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news, and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:
- Follow us on X: @WisDOTnorthwest
- Visit the region’s 511 website
- Visit the project’s construction website
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: Jul 15, 2026 9:23 am CDT
