Merrimac Bridge Rehabilitation Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration

🚧 Merrimac Bridge Rehabilitation Project Ribbon Cutting Celebration 🚧

Join us as we celebrate the completion of the Merrimac Bridge Rehabilitation Project—a major investment in regional infrastructure, economic vitality, and the future of freight rail in Sauk County.

Originally constructed in the late 1800s, the bridge has been fully modernized through a multi-phase partnership led by WisDOT, WRRTC, and WSOR. This project strengthens regional industry, connects communities, and preserves a vital rail corridor for years to come.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Merrimac Bridge – McCubbins Lane (off STH 113, Columbia County), just east of the South Merrimac Ferry landing
🌦️ Rain or shine

Project highlights include:

• Replacement of 13 bridge spans and 1,400 feet of deck
• Rehabilitation of key structural components
• Support for modern freight rail (286,000 lb railcars)
• $6.75 million federal INFRA grant investment

Celebrate this milestone alongside project partners, community leaders, and stakeholders who helped make this vision a reality.

📧 RSVP to: information@saukprairie.com