Wausau Pilot & Review

The I-39 north and southbound ramp bridges over Bus 51 in Marathon County will be closed beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3. The ramps are expected to be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with work expected to be completed by Thursday, Oct. 5.

Detours will be set up and are as follows:

  • I-39 northbound on ramp from Bus 51 will be detoured to Bus 51 to Maple Ridge Road eastbound to I-39 northbound.
  • I-39 southbound off ramp to Bus 51 will be detoured I-39 southbound to Maple Ridge Road westbound to Bus 51.

Crews will be preforming overlay repairs on the bridge during the closure. 

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