Interchanges allow for smooth traffic flow onto freeways, eliminating cross traffic interference.
53 Freeway will result in cleaner air. As a result, total emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide will be reduced. The US 53 Freeway minimizes the amount of farmland and woodland required for the freeway compared to a more rural bypass. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has concluded that measures could be taken in the freeway construction to actually enhance the habitat for the Karner Blue butterfly. The US 53 Freeway provides the best opportunity for growth of the Chippewa Valley regional tax base while limiting urban sprawl.