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Wisconsin DOT Reminds Motorists to Travel Safely this 4th of July Holiday Weekend

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022 -- 12:00 PM

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 The Wisconsin Department of Transportation reminds travelers over the Fourth of July weekend to celebrate safe driving and buckle up, put their phone down, plan ahead and drive carefully through work zones.

WisDOT offers these other safety reminders:

  • Slow down. Posted speed limits apply to ideal travel conditions. Drivers are required to travel at a “reasonable and prudent” speed based on weather and traffic conditions;
  • Eliminate distractions and focus on what’s ahead. Texting while driving is prohibited and very dangerous. It is also illegal in Wisconsin for drivers to use a handheld mobile device in work zones;
  • Be prepared to move over or slow down when approaching emergency responders including police and fire vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks and highway maintenance vehicles that are stopped along a highway with their warning lights flashing. A state law signed by Gov. Evers in December 2021 expands this ban to areas surrounding emergency response vehicles with flashing lights.

If your vehicle breaks down, try to get safely off the highway, remain buckled up and wait for help to arrive. All Wisconsin rest areas are open. These facilities offer restrooms and a break from travel.

To open as many lanes as possible, most road construction will pause during the weekend. Significant road construction projects in Clark and neighboring counties that may impact Fourth of July weekend travel include:

  • In Eau Claire county, WIS 37 is reduced to one lane over the Peeso Creek Bridge, near County B, between US 10 in Mondovi and WIS 85. The bridge crossing is controlled by temporary traffic signals;
  • In Trempealeau County, Motorists on WIS 35/WIS 54 near Marshland will encounter temporary roadway and bridges over the east and west channels of the Trempealeau River. The work zone speed limit is reduced to 30 mph;
  • Also, in Trempealeau County, motorists on WIS 54 west of Galesville will encounter temporary traffic signals to cross over the Beaver Creek bridge;
  • In Chippewa and Clark Counties, WIS 29 is reduced to a single lane between County J (Chippewa Falls) and WIS 27 (Cadott) in Chippewa County. The eastbound WIS 29 exit ramp is closed at Cardinal Avenue in Clark County;
  • In Marathon County, WIS 153 is closed between Rangeline Road and Water Street in Mosinee. Traffic is detoured via Rangeline Road and Main Street/County B.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.