The Beaver hype hasn’t slowed down as ground officially broke for Bucee’s Travel Center in Oak Creek back in July. Approval for the project took months, but last September the Oak Creek Plan Commission unanimously approved the Texas chain’s plans to open their first Wisconsin branch, located on the southwest corner of I-94 and West Elm Road.
For the uninitiated, Bucee’s is so much more than just a gas station. The convenience store is huge, set to cover a little over 73,000 square feet. Customers can expect fresh food made in-house (the brisket is a cult favorite), clothing emblazoned with the Beaver mascot, Bucee’s exclusive snacks like beaver nuggets, cold drinks and impeccably clean bathrooms. The average gas station has between eight and 10 fuel pumps pailing in comparison to Bucee’s 120 fuel pumps and selection of EV chargers because well, everything’s bigger in Texas.
Construction began in July and is expected to continue until 2028. Originally, this location was announced to open in 2027, but the project was pushed back for unknown reasons. That being said, the City of Oak Creek said the opening could be moved up depending on construction timelines…