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 44
Location: School Road (Manchester) to Grand River bridge (Markesan)
Schedule: August 18 to October 31, 2014
Cost: $870,000
Description: Crews will mill the existing roadway and resurface it with new asphalt. Crews will also repair storm sewer and drainage, replace culvert pipe, install new signing and pavement markings and replace guardrail at the Grand River bridge.
Cost: $870,000
Description: Crews will mill the existing roadway and resurface it with new asphalt. Crews will also repair storm sewer and drainage, replace culvert pipe, install new signing and pavement markings and replace guardrail at the Grand River bridge.
Traffic impacts: WIS 44 will remain open to traffic during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures, flagging operations and should be prepared for minor delays.
Highway: WIS 23 (*updated*)
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:
- Flagging operations in the WIS 49 and County A intersection are anticipated to occur on Saturday, October 18 and Sunday, October 19.
- Crews switched WIS 49 southbound traffic onto the new southbound lanes at the intersection with County A. The intersection will remain as a four-way stop.
- WIS 23 (County A west to WIS 49) is closed until mid-November 2014. Traffic is detoured via WIS 73, County K, and County A.
- The Puchyan River Bridge (WIS 23) is closed to all traffic.
- 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.
Lincoln County
Highway: WIS 64
Location: County W (Merrill) to Langlade County Line (Antigo)
Schedule: September 15 to October 30, 2014
Cost: $1.6 million
Description: Crews will resurface WIS 64 and replace the existing guardrail to meet current design standards. One bridge along the project will receive an epoxy overlay.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures, flagging operations and temporary traffic signals.
Marathon County
Highway: I-39 (*updated*)
Location: I-39 bridges at the WIS 153 interchange (Mosinee)
Schedule: September 3 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
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:
- WIS 153 (under the I-39 bridge) is reduced to one lane in each direction until mid-November.
- Beginning at 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, WIS 153 eastbound will be detoured via I-39 and WIS 34 until 5 a.m. Wednesday, October 22.
- Beginning at 8 p.m., Thursday, October 23, WIS 153 westbound will be detoured via I-39 and Maple Ridge Road until 5 a.m. Friday, October 24.
- Motorists can expect to encounter shoulder and median closures on I-39.
Highway: WIS 29
Location: WIS 107 and Martin Lane, Marathon City
Schedule: September 8 to October 29, 2014
Cost: $517,000
Description: Crews will replace the existing pavement about 40 feet east and 60 feet to the west of the bridges. Improvements include some work on the bridge abutments.
Traffic impacts: WIS 29 will remain open during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained throughout construction.
Highway: I-39
Location: I-39/Business 51 interchange (Rothschild)
Schedule: August 25, 2014 to late 2015
Cost: $12.2 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct all I-39/Business 51 interchange ramps, reconstruct Business 51 between Village Way and Eagle Nest Boulevard, realign Morrison Avenue with the southbound I-39 ramps, reconstruct the Cedar Creek bridge, construct pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along Business 51 and construct an off-road, multi-use path along northbound Business 51 between Village Way to Stoney Rivers Drive.
Traffic impacts: Business 51 is closed from County XX to Eagle Nest Boulevard until mid-November 2014. Traffic on Business 51 is detoured via Imperial Avenue, Stoney Rivers Drive, and Eagle Nest Boulevard. Foremost Drive will use a temporary roadway and southbound Stoney Rivers Drive will be reduced to one lane.
Highway: WIS 29
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:
- 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 to October 3, 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: Short-term lane closures will be necessary the week of October 20, so crews can complete work between Kent Street and Division Street
Highway: US 51
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:
- The on-ramp to northbound US 51 from County K is closed through Saturday, November 1. Traffic is detoured via Business 51, Merrill Avenue/County U, Overlook Drive, County K, and County WW.
- 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 through November 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 through November 2014.
Oneida County
Highway: US 51 (*updated*)
Location: Old Hwy 70 (Minocqua) to 3rd Avenue (Woodruff)
Schedule: March 31 late October 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 US 51 can expect to encounter one lane in each direction and flagging operations.
- Crews will continue to work on the local and county systems in the Minocqua/Woodruff area through the end of October.
- Motorists on Townline Road and County J, near US 51, can expect single lane closures, flagging operations, and some delays to continue through the end of October.
Portage County
Highway: I-39/Reserve Street (*updated*)
Location: WIS 66 to Business 51
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 on I-39 can expect to encounter reduced lane widths and single lane closures. When lanes are closed the speed limit will be reduced to 55 MPH. Motorists should expect delays during peak travel times.
- Reserve Street is closed to all vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic during construction through mid-November 2014. No formal detour is posted.
Waupaca County
Highway: WIS 54
Location: West Fulton Street and County Road QQ intersection, Waupaca
Schedule: September 3 to November 2014
Description: Crews will reconstruct the intersection.
Traffic Impacts: WIS 54 will remain open during construction. Motorists can expect to encounter single lane closures and flagging operations.
Waushara County
Highway: I-39
Location: Bridges along I-39, in the village of Coloma
Schedule: September 22, 2014 to November 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:
- Motorists on I-39 can expect to encounter single lane closures.
- No traffic impacts will take place on WIS 21 until spring 2015.
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.