North Central Region Road Construction Update
For the City Times
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has released its weekly update on road construction in North Central Wisconsin.
Construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change and are dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction status.
Marathon County
Highway: I-39
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. Work is scheduled to resume March 23.
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. Work is scheduled to resume March 23.
Traffic impacts:
- Southbound I-39 will be closed from 10 p.m. on March 23 to 5 a.m. on March 24. Traffic will be detoured via the WIS 153 interchange.
- Lane shifts on I-39 near the WIS 153 bridge
- Single lane closures on WIS 153 under I-39
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. Construction is scheduled to resume on March 16.
Cost: $18.8 million
Description: Crews will widen and replace bridge decks on WIS 29 bridges over Business 51 and the Wisconsin River. Construction is scheduled to resume on March 16.
Traffic impacts:
- Westbound WIS 29 will be reduced to a single lane at the Business 51 interchange.
- Motorists can also expect single lane closures during off-peak hours on westbound WIS 29 between Business 51 and US 51.
- Business 51 between Everest Drive and West Grand Avenue will be reduced to a single lane in each direction.
- 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: I-39/Reserve Street
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. Work is scheduled to begin on March 16.
Traffic impacts: Motorists on I-39 can expect to encounter lane closures and a reduced speed limit to 55 MPH in the work zone. Crews will close Reserve Street (under I-39) on Monday, March 16. No formal detour will be posted. Reserve Street is scheduled to reopen by November 20.
Waushara County
Highway: I-39
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. Work is scheduled to begin on March 16.
Traffic impacts:
- Crews plan to close the WIS 21 bridge at 6 a.m., Monday, March 16. It is scheduled to reopen before Memorial Day:
- WIS 21 westbound traffic will be detoured via I-39 to the County V interchange (Hancock) and then back to the WIS 21 interchange.
- WIS 21 eastbound traffic will be detoured via I-39 to the Marquette County E/J interchange (Westfield), and then back the WIS 21 interchange.
- The I-39 northbound and southbound on/off ramps will remain open throughout construction.
- Motorists can also expect to encounter weekday lane closures on I-39.
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:
- Follow us on Twitter: @511WI_NoCentral
- Check the Wisconsin Department of Transportation 511 website: 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. The North Central Region includes: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood counties.