CHETEK, Wis. (WJMC) — Southbound Highway 53, between Chetek and New Auburn will be closed Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.

The closure is weather dependent for work on the bridges in that section of road. The detour begins at 8 p.m. Wednesday and will follow County Highway I, County Highway SS and County Highway M. The detour will end at 6 a.m. on Thursday.

The northbound lanes are not affected.