Modern Highway Photos: Wisconsin State Line to Dakota

On the I-90/U.S. 61/U.S. 14 multiplex, just south of Dresbach. The stretch of I-90 between the two junctions with U.S. 61/U.S. 14 was originally completed in 1964. For a few years, it was essentially an upgrade to U.S. 61, replacing the old two-lane road. The bridge to Wisconsin wasn't opened until 1967; the highway up the Nodine Hill wasn't completed until 1972.

Approaching the Dresbach exit.

At the Dresbach exit. The old highway passed directly through the town (for more info, see the lost highway article here).

More scenery at Dresbach.

Panorama of the dramatic river bluffs, looking north towards the exit to the small river town of Dakota.

Approaching the north interchange with I-90 at Dakota.

The actual split between U.S. 61/U.S. 14 and I-90 at the County Road 12 overpass. I-90 ascends out of the river valley towards Rochester and Austin, while U.S. 61 and U.S. 14 continue north along the river towards Winona.