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.
To learn more about traffic impacts and current construction projects in Wisconsin’s north central region:
- Follow us on Twitter: @511WI_NoCentral
- Visit the region’s 511 website: http://projects.511wi.gov/region/north-central/ for additional project information and pictures.
Marathon County
Highway: US 51 (*updated*)
Location: Falcon Drive to Rainbow Drive (north of Wausau), town of Maine
Schedule: August 31, 2015 to June 2016
Cost: $2.1 million
Description: Crews will place concrete overlays on five bridges: Falcon Drive over US 51, northbound and southbound US 51 over Maine Drive, and northbound and southbound US 51 over Rainbow Drive.
Traffic impacts:
- Single lane closures on northbound and southbound US 51 under Falcon Drive
- Single lane closures and temporary traffic signals on Falcon Drive
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: I-39 bridges at the WIS 153 interchange, Mosinee
Schedule: September 3, 2014 to November 25, 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: Single lane closures on eastbound and westbound WIS 153
Highway: I-39
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: Lane closures on Business 51 between Village Way and Eagle Nest Boulevard
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 one lane and has a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH.
- There are sidewalk closures along Business 51 between Everest Drive and West Grand Avenue. One sidewalk will remain open to pedestrian traffic.
Marquette County
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: Westfield to the Waushara County line
Schedule: August 31 2015 to November 6, 2015
Cost: $1.05 million
Description: Crews will resurface five bridges: northbound I-39 over Dover Road, County Z, and Chaffee Creek, and northbound and southbound I-39 over County E/J.
Traffic impacts: Motorists on northbound and southbound I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH.
Oneida County
Highway: US 8 (*updated*)
Location: Gatewood Heights Road to North Rifle Road
Schedule: August 3, 2015 to November 6, 2015
Cost: $2.39 million
Description: Crews will mill and resurface the roadway. Other improvements include the installation of new guardrail, curb and gutter, culverts, centerline rumble strips. Turn lanes will be added at the intersection of US 8 and Crescent Road.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and flagging operations.
Portage County
Highway: I-39/Reserve Street (*updated*)
Location: WIS 66 to Business 51, Stevens Point
Schedule: October 13, 2014 to November 20, 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 on northbound and southbound I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures, a reduced speed limit of 55 MPH, and 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.
Price County
Highway: WIS 182 (*updated*)
Location: Saunders Avenue (Park Falls) to the Iron County line
Schedule: August 31, 2015 to November 6, 2015
Cost: $2.5 million
Description: Crews will resurface the roadway and replace deteriorating culverts. Other improvements include paving the shoulders, adding centerline rumble strips, and removing the bridge over Hay Creek.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and flagging operations.
Shawano County
Highway: WIS 22 (*updated*)
Location: Shawano Lake Tributary Bridge, town of Washington
Schedule: August 24, 2015 to November 16, 2015
Cost: $868,000
Description: Crews will replace the single span bridge with a box culvert.
Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed at the bridge. Traffic is detoured via WIS 47, WIS 29, and WIS 117.
Waupaca County
Highway: WIS 22 (*updated*)
Location: Main Street, 10th Street to 13th Street, Clintonville
Schedule: June 1, 2015 to November 6, 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 open to traffic. Motorists can expect to encounter flagging operations at the 7th Street/Lyon Street and 12th Street/Lyon Street intersections.
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.
Construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change and are dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction status.
