Fox River Bridge Slated For Repair; Detours Coming

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI — The County Highway I bridge over the Fox River needs to be repaired, and county officials want the public's feedback about the project, which is set to begin next year. It will mean another round of detours for some Waukesha-area drivers.

Located on County Highway I about 3.1 miles east of Highway 83, this bridge rehabilitation project is scheduled for construction in 2021.

Waukesha County Public Works officials released information for public review about the proposed rehabilitation project. A summary of the project can be found here.

Waukesha County is proposing to rehabilitate the existing bridge by replacing the existing bridge deck, and performing minor concrete repairs on the structure below.

Under the proposal, the existing bridge railing will be replaced with a concrete parapet. Roadway approach work would begin about 250 feet south of the existing bridge and extend about 550 feet to the north of the existing bridge.

During construction, County I traffic would be detoured along Highway 83, County X and County H. County I would remain open to local traffic during construction, with no access across the Fox River during construction.

Feedback from the public is encouraged, officials said. Comments can be submitted via email or with a form that's on the last page of this document.