According to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation the new traffic signal lights in Boyceville is expected to begin operation this week.
The news released stated, “The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has nearly completed the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of Wisconsin 170 and the north leg of Wisconsin 79 in the Village of Boyceville. The traffic signal is schedule to begin operation later in the week of January 31st; the operation of the signal is weather dependent.
The signal is the first in Boyceville, and its installation completes a resurfacing project on WIS 170 from WIS 128 in Glenwood City to County D in the Dunn County Township of Sherman.
The bulk of the construction was completed in 2021; the work included milling the existing pavement on 170 from 128 in Glenwood City to County Highway D in Dunn County and overlaying it with asphalt.
Reconstructing the intersection of 170 and the north leg of 79 in Boyceville.
Rehabilitating the 170 bridge over Tiffany Creek northwest of Downing.
Replacing or extending culvert pipes or equipping them with end walls.
Increasing the width of paved shoulders along 170 to a minimum of three feet.
Replacing guardrail.
