WRIGHTSTOWN, WI (WTAQ) – Drivers can now go across the new Highway 96 bridge over the Fox River in Wrightstown.
The bridge, which opened to drivers Wednesday morning, crosses the river about 200 feet south of the old bridge.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says despite the bridge being open, there’s still work to be done on the $18.8 million project:
- Completing the pedestrian access from the new bridge by the beginning of December.
- Roadway reconstruction work beginning at the intersection of Turner/Fair/High St. including the majority of High St. to the west to County ZZ (Washington St.). Both the intersection and High Street from Washington St. to Turner St will be closed. This work is scheduled to be completed near the end of November/beginning of December. Once this roadway reconstruction work is completed, the north leg of the east roundabout will be opened to provide access to WIS 96 from the north.
- Closing and removing the old bridge beginning in December and lasting 2 months.
- Next spring, additional roadway reconstruction work on Main Street, High Street, and County ZZ (Washington St.) will take place.
- Completing the pedestrian overlook on the east bank of the river will also take place next spring
