Chip sealing planned on segments of US 12 and WIS 40 in Dunn County

Maintenance crews from the Dunn County Highway Department plan to chip seal a section of US 12 from Princeton Drive on the western edge of Elk Mound to WIS 29 and a section of WIS 40 from WIS 29 to 870th Street beginning Tuesday, July 27.

During chip sealing operations, US 12 and WIS 40 will be open to through traffic. The work will be completed using lane closures with flagging operations between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists can expect travel delays and might want to consider using an alternate route.

Chip sealing both directions is expected to take about two days. Schedules are dependent on weather and subject to change.

Chip seals consist of a layer of crushed stone placed on top of an application of liquid asphalt to reduce further deterioration of the pavement.

Loose stones will be on the highway temporarily during the initial cure of the asphalt. Once the chip seal has cured, crews will sweep the highway to clear away loose stones.

Motorists are urged to drive slowly and allow additional space between vehicles to prevent damage from any loose stone chips.

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