Public Involvement Meeting Notice

Improvements to Old 8 West at Hay Creek to be discussed 
 at April 13 Meeting

Planned improvements for Old 8 West in the Town of Prentice, Price County, will be discussed at a Public Involvement meeting on April 13, 2026. The meeting will start at 5:30 PM at the Town of Prentice Town Hall, 400 Center Street, Prentice, WI 54556.

The Old 8 West project involves improvements to the roadway and replacement of the bridge at the crossing of Hay Creek approximately 2.8 miles west of the junction with WIS 13. The proposed improvement will include the removal of the existing bridge and placement of a new single-span concrete flat slab bridge. The 142.54-foot-long project will include replacement of the bridge on the existing alignment and approximately 100 feet of roadway approaches.  

During construction of the project, the site will be closed to traffic. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 3 months during 2027. The earliest construction could begin is June 15 due to in-stream work restrictions. The exact timeframe will be determined by the contractor based on their availability.   

A variety of exhibits and maps will be featured at the Public Involvement meeting, and representatives from the Town of Prentice and Ayres Associates will be available to discuss the project and answer questions. The public is encouraged to attend to examine the proposed improvement and discuss any concerns they might have.  

Persons requiring an interpreter, materials in alternate formats, or other accommodations

to access this meeting virtually are encouraged to contact the Town of Prentice or Ayres Associates at the numbers below at least 72 hours prior to the meeting so arrangements can be made. Deaf or hard of hearing persons needing assistance may contact the Town of Prentice or Ayres Associates via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (711).

Individuals who are unable to attend on April 13, 2026, can contribute comments about the bridge project by contacting the following individuals: