Wisconsin – North Central Region road construction update
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) provides a weekly update on road construction in North Central Wisconsin, which includes: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood counties.
Construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change and are dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction status.
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Adams County
Highway: WIS 82
Location: WIS 13 to the Marquette County line
Schedule: April 20, 2015 to June 26, 2015
Cost: $1.9 million
Description: Crews will remove and repair sections of concrete to preserve the existing pavement and grind the riding surface in some areas to improve ride quality.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and flagging operations.
Langlade County
Highway: WIS 17
Location: Lincoln County CCC to Dump Road (Langlade County)
Schedule: May 26, 2015 to late July 2015
Cost: $1.7 million
Description: Crews will resurface the roadway, repair four culvert pipes, and replace four culvert pipes along WIS 17. Additional improvements include reconstructing the WIS 17/Lincoln County B intersection, lengthening the northbound bypass lane at the intersection of WIS 17/First Lake Road, reinstalling centerline rumble strips, and replacing the guard rail at County CCC.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures, flagging operations, and temporary traffic signals.
Highway: WIS 47
Location: South Rollwood Road to Pond Street
Schedule: May 18, 2015 to July 25, 2015
Cost: $1.2 million
Description: Crews will replace the WIS 47 bridge over the Red River (Phlox). Crews will also extend the box culvert on WIS 47 over the West Branch of the Red River (Norwood) and remove the existing guardrail. Additional improvements include installation of sidewalk on the north side of WIS 47, erosion control, and the construction of a retaining wall.
Traffic impacts:
Norwood
- Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and temporary traffic signals on WIS 47 between South Rollwood Road and Trout Road.
Phlox
- WIS 47 is closed between Hillview Road and Pond Street for the replacement of the bridge. Traffic is detoured via US 45, WIS 64, and WIS 55.
Lincoln County
Highway: WIS 17
Location: Lincoln County CCC to Dump Road (Langlade County)
Schedule: May 26, 2015 to late July 2015
Cost: $1.7 million
Description: Crews will resurface the roadway, repair four culvert pipes, and replace four culvert pipes along WIS 17. Additional improvements include reconstructing the WIS 17/Lincoln County B intersection, lengthen the northbound bypass lane at the intersection of WIS 17/First Lake Road, reinstall centerline rumble strips, and replace the guard rail at County CCC.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures, flagging operations, and temporary traffic signals.
Marathon County
Highway: WIS 97
Location: WIS 29 to Mueller Street (Athens)
Schedule: May 4, 2015 to June 30, 2015
Cost: $1.4 million
Description: Crews will resurface the highway and make drainage improvements south of Snow Road and Mt View Lane.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and flagging operations.
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: I-39 bridges at the WIS 153 interchange, Mosinee
Schedule: September 3, 2014 to October 30, 2015
Cost: $3.4 million
Description: Crews will remove and reconstruct the new concrete bridge decks and parapet walls, new guardrail and some pavement replacement on I-39. Improvements also include repairing the concrete slope paving under the bridges and some minor repairs to the median along WIS 153.
Traffic impacts:
- July 7 at 10 p.m. to July 8 at 5 a.m. – Crews will close northbound I-39 over WIS 153. The speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH and traffic will be detoured via the WIS 153 interchange.
- July 8 at 5 a.m. – Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures on WIS 153 and a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH on I-39.
- July 13 at 8 p.m. to July 14 at 5 a.m. – Crews will close westbound WIS 153. Traffic will be detoured via the I-39/Maple Ridge Road interchange.
- July 14 at 8 p.m. to July 15 at 5 a.m. – Crews will close eastbound WIS 153. Traffic will be detoured via the I-39/WIS 34 interchange.
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: I-39/Business 51 interchange, Rothschild
Schedule: August 25, 2014 to November 18, 2015
Cost: $12.2 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the I-39/Business 51 interchange ramps, Business 51 between Village Way and Eagle Nest Boulevard, and the Cedar Creek Bridge. An off-road path will be constructed along the northbound side of Business 51 from Village Way to Stoney Rivers Drive.
Traffic impacts:
- Beginning July 8, motorists on northbound I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures.
- Lane closures on Business 51 between Village Way and Eagle Nest Boulevard
- Reduced speed limit of 55 MPH and a reduced lane width of 11 feet on I-39 near the Business 51 interchange
Highway: WIS 29
Location: Sunrise Drive to Business 51
Schedule: April 29, 2014 to May 25, 2017
Cost: $18.8 million
Description: Crews will widen and replace bridge decks on WIS 29 bridges over Business 51 and the Wisconsin River.
Traffic impacts:
- Westbound WIS 29 is reduced to a single lane at the Business 51 interchange.
- There will also be sidewalk closures along Business 51 between Everest Drive and West Grand Avenue. One sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic.
Portage County
Highway: WIS 54 (*updated*)
Location: WIS 54/Maple Drive intersection, Plover
Schedule: May 4, 2015 to September 2015
Cost: $2 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the intersection as a single lane roundabout. Sidewalks will be extended north from the roundabout to connect with sidewalks at the WIS 54/Portage County B/Business 51 intersection.
Traffic impacts: The WIS 54/Maple Drive intersection is closed and detoured via I-39 and Portage County B.
Highway: I-39/Reserve Street (*updated*)
Location: WIS 66 to Business 51, Stevens Point
Schedule: October 13, 2014 to November 2015
Cost: $5.4 million
Description: Crews will replace the northbound and southbound I-39 bridges over Reserve Street. The southbound bridge will be widened to improve safety for traffic merging from Business 51. Additional improvements include: reconstructing part of Reserve Street between Northpoint Drive and Bluebell Lane and installing curb and gutter, bicycle lanes and a shared-use path along Reserve Street.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter weekday lane closures on northbound and southbound I-39. The speed limit on I-39 in the work zone is reduced to 55 MPH in the southbound lanes. There is also a reduced lane width of 12 feet. Reserve Street is closed (under I-39) and is scheduled to reopen by November 20. No formal detour is posted.
Vilas County
Highway: WIS 70 (*updated*)
Location: WIS 155 to Oneida County O
Schedule: April 20, 2015 to July 17, 2015
Cost: $1.6 million
Description: Crews will resurface the roadway, replace curb and gutter, install new storm sewer, replace culvert pipes, and install centerline rumble strips.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter temporary traffic signals, flagging operations, and a reduced lane width of 11 feet. Motorists can also expect a single lane closure at the Little Saint Germain Creek until early July.
Waupaca County
Highway: WIS 22
Location: Main Street, 10th Street to 13th Street, Clintonville
Schedule: June 1, 2015 to mid-October 2015
Cost: $2.4 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the Pigeon River bridge and WIS 22 from 10th Street to 13th Street. Other work includes replacing the city’s water main and sewer systems between the Pigeon River bridge and 13th Street.
Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed between 10th Street and 13th Street. Traffic is detoured via 7th Street, Lyon Street, 12th Street, SSGT Warren Hansen Drive, and WIS 156.
Waushara County
Highway: WIS 21
Location: West Branch White River structure, west of Wautoma
Schedule: June 22 to September 11, 2015
Cost: $856,000
Description: Crews will replace the culvert pipe beneath WIS 21 at the West Branch White River. The new structure will be a concrete culvert with a natural streambed bottom, which will facilitate movement of fish and other wildlife under the roadway.
Traffic impacts: Motorists on WIS 21 can expect to encounter temporary traffic signals and a reduced lane width of 11 feet. County Y will be closed at WIS 21 for the duration of the project.
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: WIS 21 and County CH bridges, Coloma
Schedule: September 22, 2014 to November 15, 2015
Cost: $2.5 million
Description: Crews will improve three bridges along I-39: two over Waushara County CH; and the WIS 21 bridge over I-39.
Traffic impacts: Beginning Monday, July 6, motorists on County CH (under I-39) can expect to encounter single lane closures and temporary traffic signals.
Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in the work zone and should be prepared to encounter slow moving trucks. Motorists should slow down, use caution and stay alert when driving through construction zones. To avoid delays, consider taking an alternative route and avoid peak travel periods.
For more information regarding traffic impacts in Wisconsin’s north central region:
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- Check the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s 511 website: www.511wi.gov
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