West Avenue in La Crosse slated for road construction

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) – A more long-term street construction project will start on Monday on sections of West Avenue. Intersections at King Street and Badger Street will be reduced to one-lane traffic.

The closure is necessary to facilitate road construction at the intersections. The project aims to improve safety for people crossing the street and bicycle traffic.

The project is anticipated to be completed by Sept. 13.

For more information about the street construction, people can contact the city of La Crosse Street Department.