North Central Region Road Construction Update
For the City-Times
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.
Green Lake County
Highway: WIS 23
Location: Green Lake County A to Arcade Glen Road (Ripon)
Schedule: April 21 to late November 2014
Cost: $14 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct WIS 23 from WIS 49/County A to Arcade Glen Road.
Cost: $14 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct WIS 23 from WIS 49/County A to Arcade Glen Road.
Traffic impacts:
- WIS 23 (County A west in Green Lake County to Arcade Glen Road in Fond du Lac County) is closed to through traffic and detoured via WIS 73, County K, County A, County K, County KK, and WIS 44/49. This detour will be in place until September 8.
- The Puchyan River Bridge (WIS 23) is closed to all traffic.
- The intersection of North Lawson Street and North Street is open to local traffic. Work scheduled to begin on Monday, August 4 may limit access through the intersection
- The WIS 49/County A intersection will remain open to traffic with a four-way stop during all stages of construction.
- Local access to properties and businesses will be maintained
Langlade County
Highway: WIS 64
Location: Lincoln County line to Zima Road (Antigo)
Schedule: August 4 to September 30, 2014
Cost: $1.6 million
Description: Crews will mill the existing 11.45 miles of pavement and replace it with new asphalt. Crews will also make repairs and add an anti-skid surface to two bridges. Guard rail along the project will be updated and centerline rumble strips will be installed.
Traffic impacts: WIS 64 will remain open during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter flagging operations, a 12-foot width restriction, and temporary traffic signals.
Lincoln County
Highway: WIS 107
Location: Tug Lake Creek
Schedule: June 30 to August 15, 2014
Description: Crews will replace culvert pipe.
Traffic impacts: During construction, WIS 107 will remain open to a single lane of traffic with temporary traffic signals.
Marathon County
Highway: WIS 29
Location: Bridges over Porky Creek and the Big Eau Pleine River, east of Abbotsford
Schedule: July 7 to early September 2014
Cost: $640,000
Description: Bridge repairs.
Traffic impacts: WIS 29 will remain open to traffic. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures on westbound WIS 29 and a 14 foot width restriction.
Highway: WIS 29 (*updated*)
Location: Sunrise Drive to Business 51
Schedule: April 29, 2014 to May 25, 2017
Cost: $18.8 million
Description: Crews will replace the pavement on eastbound and westbound WIS 29 and replace the bridge decks of the structures located over the Wisconsin River and Business 51. Crews will also raise the Sunrise Drive overpass and repair the overpass’ bridge deck.
Cost: $18.8 million
Description: Crews will replace the pavement on eastbound and westbound WIS 29 and replace the bridge decks of the structures located over the Wisconsin River and Business 51. Crews will also raise the Sunrise Drive overpass and repair the overpass’ bridge deck.
Traffic impacts:
- The Sunrise Drive overpass is open.
- The northbound US 51 to eastbound WIS 29 ramp is closed. Traffic is detoured via the County N interchange. The detour will be in place until Friday, August 22.
- During construction, WIS 29 and Business 51 will remain open to traffic in each direction.
- Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures during off-peak hours.
- Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
Highway: Business 51 (Grand Avenue) (*updated*)
Location: Kent Street to Division Street
Schedule: April 28, 2014 to early October 2014
Cost: $2.9 million
Description: Crews will mill the existing pavement and replace it with new asphalt. The existing lighting system will be replaced, bicycle accommodations will be provided and the existing corrugated median will be removed.
Cost: $2.9 million
Description: Crews will mill the existing pavement and replace it with new asphalt. The existing lighting system will be replaced, bicycle accommodations will be provided and the existing corrugated median will be removed.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures between Sturgeon Eddy Road and Division Street. Both outside lanes of Business 51 are closed between Sturgeon Eddy Road and Division Street.
Highway: US 51 (*updated*)
Location: Marathon County U and K/Business 51 interchange, Wausau
Schedule: April 1, 2013 to late November 2014
Cost: $28 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the interchange.
Cost: $28 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the interchange.
Traffic impacts:
- Traffic on US 51 is shifted to use the adjacent temporary roadway on the southbound side of US 51.
- Motorists on northbound and southbound US 51 can expect to encounter single lane closures.
- The speed limit on US 51 is reduced to 55 MPH between Bridge Street and Decator Drive.
- Northbound US 51 traffic, exiting to County K/Business 51, is detoured via the northbound US 51 off-ramp to County U, and Merrill Avenue/County U.
- The eastbound and westbound lanes of County K (Business 51) under the US 51 bridges are closed until early October 2014. During the closure, traffic is detoured via County U and Overlook Drive.
- The on-ramp to southbound US 51 from County K is closed until early October 2014.
Oneida County
Highway: US 51 (*updated*)
Location: Old Hwy 70 (Minocqua) to 3rd Avenue (Woodruff)
Schedule: March 31 to late August 2014
Cost: $4.6 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the intersections of WIS 70 west and County J to include additional turn lanes and new traffic signals; install new street lighting; reconstruct the roadway with new asphalt pavement and curb and gutter, replace storm, sanitary and water lines.
Cost: $4.6 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the intersections of WIS 70 west and County J to include additional turn lanes and new traffic signals; install new street lighting; reconstruct the roadway with new asphalt pavement and curb and gutter, replace storm, sanitary and water lines.
Traffic impacts:
- Motorists on Townline Road, near US 51, can expect single lane closures and flagging operations beginning next week.
- Utility crews are planning nightly closures of one southbound lane at the US 51/County J intersection until August 22. Utility work will be completed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday through Friday morning.
- US 51 and WIS 70 are open to traffic with no lane restrictions during daytime hours.
- Crews will continue to work on the local and county systems in the Minocqua/Woodruff area throughout July and August.
- Motorists may encounter traffic impacts on County J and Packing Plant Road.
Shawano County
Highway: WIS 22
Location: County BE intersection, in the city of Shawano
Schedule: August 11 to late September 2014
Cost: $260,000
Description: Crews will reconstruct the intersection of WIS 22 and County BE to improve safety.
Traffic Impacts: During construction, WIS 22 will remain open to traffic. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures, flagging operations and some delays.
Highway: WIS 55/160
Location: Shawano County S and Highview Road (Pulaski)
Schedule: July 21 to August 22, 2014
Cost: $573,000
Description: Crews will mill 2.88 miles of the existing roadway and overlay it with new asphalt. Crews will also remove and install culvert pipes.
Traffic impacts: WIS 55/160 will remain open to traffic during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and flagging operations during daylight hours.
Vilas County
Highway: WIS 155
Location: Lost Creek
Schedule: July 28 to September 14, 2014
Cost: $1 million
Description: Crews will replace a culvert pipe on WIS 155 over Lost Creek.
Traffic impacts: WIS 155 will remain open to traffic. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures, an 11-foot width restriction, and temporary traffic signals.
Wood County
Highway: WIS 13 (*added*)
Location: Ten Mile Creek bridge (between Adams and Wisconsin Rapids)
Schedule: August 11 to September 9, 2014
Description: Crews will construct a new bridge deck and approaches.
Traffic Impacts: WIS 13 will remain open during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and temporary signals at the bridge.
Highway: WIS 80(*added*)
Location: Owl Creek bridge (Babcock) and Dexterville Ditch bridge (Pittsville)
Schedule: August 11 to mid-October, 2014
Description: Crews will construct new bridge decks and approaches.
Traffic Impacts: WIS 80 will remain open during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and temporary signals at the bridges.
Highway: WIS 54 (*updated*)
Location: County ZZ to WIS 80
Schedule: July 21 to September 9, 2014
Cost: $2.3 million
Description: Crews will mill the existing roadway and replace it with new asphalt. Crews will also install centerline and shoulder rumble strips, replace beam guard, widen the paved shoulders and install new signing and pavement markings
Traffic impacts: WIS 54 will remain open to traffic during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and flagging operations during daylight hours.
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 the North Central Region:
- Follow us on Twitter: @511WI_NoCentral for regional alerts from the Traffic Incident Alert System and for construction related traffic advisories.
- Check the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 511 Web site: www.511wi.gov
Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
