Ellsworth - river falls culverts C-47-0063 & C-47-0065 constr/misc/culvert replacement let - contract via bid letting

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) a Formula Grant of $2,199,345.39 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 22, 2025. This award funds the construction and replacement of two culverts (C-47-0063 and C-47-0065) on State Trunk Highway 065 spanning 0.045 miles between Ellsworth and River Falls, Wisconsin. The project will be delivered through competitive bid letting to construction contractors, with an ultimate completion date of November 15, 2031.

As a state transportation authority, WisDOT serves as the prime recipient and administrator of the federal allocation, utilizing this funding to implement culvert replacement infrastructure improvements statewide in accordance with the federal-aid highway program requirements. The Highway Planning and Construction program supports construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related infrastructure on public roads, including culvert replacement for aquatic organism passage and fish passage restoration. Projects under this program must comply with National Environmental Policy Act requirements and be selected based on State DOT priorities within available federal allocations.

Project description

STH 065, .045 miles, ellsworth - river falls, culverts C-47-0063 & C-47-0065, constr/misc/culvert replacement, misc - miscellaneous, let