The Cobban Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Grand Opening of the New Modern Bridge!
The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) understands that for any community to grow they need modern infrastructure- great roads, rail, and fiber. Recently CEDC worked with the Chippewa County Highway Department to organize and celebrate the completion of a modern bridge across the Chippewa River. Governor Tony Evers presided over the momentous event held on July 25th, 2023. The new Cobban Bridge opened just 6 years after the closure of its predecessor three months ahead of schedule. At a cost of 4.6 million dollars, it was designed to cater to the diverse transportation needs of rural Chippewa County. Built in 1908, the former two-span Pennsylvania through-truss bridge was the oldest of its kind in Wisconsin. The bridge closed in August 2017 after a routine bridge inspection noted some deficiencies and the bridge could [...]