Gov. Tony Evers has approved a nearly $600,000 contract to improve a portion of Wisconsin Highway 66 in Stevens Point.

Repairs will be made to Hwy 66 from Country Club Drive and Ridge Road. It starts July 15. Construction will replace the bridge deck of the westbound bridge over the Plover River.

Construction on the bridge will push traffic into the eastbound lanes of Highway 66 with one lane in each direction. Drivers can expect a slower speed limit and potentially some delays.

The bridge is expected to be completed by September, depending on potential weather delays.