North Central Region weekly construction update
May 10, 2013
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing a weekly update on road
construction in North Central Wisconsin, which includes the counties of Adams, Florence,
Forest, Green Lake, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage,
Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood.
Construction-related traffic impacts are subject to change and are dependent on
favorable weather conditions and construction status.
Adams County
WIS 13
Location: Gillette Drive to Adams County E (Wisconsin Dells to Adams)
Schedule: April 22 to June 15, 2013
Cost: $2.9 million
Description: Crews will resurface 15.5 miles of the highway. Improvements also
include the replacement of culvert pipes, new beam guard, permanent signing and pavement marking.
Traffic impacts: During construction, motorists can expect to encounter daytime
single lane closures and flagging operations.
Florence County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Forest County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Green Lake County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Iron County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Langlade County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Lincoln County
US 51
Location: Intersection with Lincoln County C/Northstar Road, town of Merrill
Schedule: May 13 to late September 2013
Cost: $1.8 million
Description: Crews will construct an overpass of US 51 at this location, removing
at-grade access to the freeway.
Traffic impacts: During construction, motorists on US 51 can expect to encounter
single lane closures. Once construction begins, crews will permanently remove Lincoln County C
access to US 51. The North Star Road access to US 51 will be permanently closed following
improvements to the railroad crossing on North Star Road. Some nighttime closures of the freeway
will be required to set girders for the new structure. When the freeway is closed, motorists will
be detoured via County K.
Marathon
WIS 153
Location: Between Eastview Drive and Andrys Lane, near the Central Wisconsin
airport
Schedule: May 13 to mid-June 2013
Cost: $1.6 million
Description: Crews will mill the existing pavement and replace it with new
asphalt. Other improvements include improving storm water drainage by grading ditches, installing
new culverts, and installing new curb and gutter at the intersection of WIS 153/County X.
Traffic impacts: The highway will be open to one lane in each direction during
construction, but motorists can expect to encounter lane closures and daytime flagging operations.
Motorists are reminded to drive with caution as they approach the work zone and should be prepared
to stop. To avoid possible delays during peak travel times, motorists should allow more time for
travel or use alternate routes.
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.
Traffic impacts:
- Overlook Drive (County U to Merrill Avenue), County U (east of US 51 to Business 51), Cassidy Drive (at County K), and Merrill Avenue (at Overlook Drive) are closed to through traffic. Access to businesses and residences will be maintained.
- Motorists on northbound and southbound US 51 can expect to encounter single lane closures. When lanes are closed on the freeway the speed limit will be reduced to 55 mph. The freeway will be open to two lanes in each direction during peak traffic hours and on weekends.
- County U is closed at US 51 and will remain closed for approximately six months. Traffic is detoured via Westwood Drive and Bridge Street.
- Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on US 51 during peak travel hours.
- Periodic 5 to 20 minute closures of US 51 will be required for blasting operations and beam placement.
- Motorists can expect periodic, temporary closures of interchange ramps.
I-39/US 51
Location: Stevens Point to Mosinee
Schedule: March 18 to mid-August 2013
Cost: $3.1 million
Description: Crews will improve three bridges between Marathon County C and Locker
Road: County C, the WIS 34 interchange, and Locker Road.
Traffic impacts: During construction, motorists on I-39 can expect to encounter
single lane closures and speed reductions. When lanes are closed the speed limit is reduced to 55
mph in the work zone.
- Crews are planning to close the northbound I-39 lanes at the WIS 34 interchange from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, May 13 and again on Tuesday, May 14. During the closures, traffic will be detoured via the WIS 34 interchange ramps.
- Crews are planning to close the southbound I-39 lanes at the WIS 34 interchange from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 and again on Thursday, May 16. During the closures, traffic will be detoured via the WIS 34 interchange ramps.
- WIS 34 at the interchange with I-39 is reduced to one northbound lane; no southbound traffic
over the bridge until late June/early July.
- Motorists on northbound I-39, who want to go south on WIS 34 will be detoured via the WIS 153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee).
- Motorists on Balsam Road, who want to travel south on WIS 34 or south on I-39, will be detoured via the WIS 153 interchange (Exit 179, Mosinee).
I-39/US 51 southbound
Location: Between Business 51 and Foxglove Road
Schedule: September 10, 2012 to May 2014
Cost: $12.2 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the southbound I-39/US 51 lanes just south of
the Business 51 interchange to north of Foxglove Road. The I-39/US 51 structure over Business 51
will be replaced and widened. The structure over the Wisconsin River will be re-decked and widened.
Traffic impacts: I-39/US 51 northbound and southbound is open to two lanes of
traffic with a reduced speed limit of 55 mph through the work zone.
- Crews are currently planning nighttime (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.) closures of the southbound and northbound lanes during the week of May 20. During the closures traffic will be detoured via Business 51 and WIS 29.
- The on-ramp to northbound I-39/US 51 from Business 51 (Exit 185) in Rothschild is closed. The ramp will remain closed until late August 2013. Traffic is detoured via Business 51 and WIS 29. Motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow more travel time to avoid delays.
- Business 51 is open to a single lane of traffic in each direction.
WIS 29
Location: Between WIS 107 to County O
Schedule: August 13, 2012 to mid-November 2013
Cost: $23 million
Description: Improvements include: Installation of a storm sewer system to collect
rainwater and snowmelt; conversion of the two-way, center turn lane into a safety barrier median;
removal of all existing at-grade intersections beside 144th Avenue which will have right-in and
right-out access provided by westbound WIS 29; Maratech Drive will be extended to 144th Avenue; and
County O will be realigned to WIS 29 and a new WIS 29/County O will be constructed.
Traffic impacts:
- Blasting operations are under way on County O, north of WIS 29.
- County O (from WIS 29 to Highland Avenue) is closed. The closure is necessary to continue construction of the new WIS 29/County O interchange and the new alignment of County O, north of WIS 29.
- Crews permanently removed all remaining side road access to WIS 29 (between WIS 107 and County O), except at 144th Avenue, which will remain open to right-in/right-out traffic along westbound WIS 29.
- WIS 29 will be reduced to one lane in each direction by the end of the day Friday, May 10.
- Motorists are reminded to drive with caution in the work zone and should be prepared to encounter slow moving vehicles.
Marquette County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Menominee County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Oneida County
US 51
Location: Front Street to Old Hwy 70, Minocqua
Schedule: March 28 to late November 2013
Cost: $4.6 million
Description: Crews will reconstruct the roadway; enhance pedestrian and bicycle
accommodations via a wider outside travel lane for on-street bike users as well as a wider
sidewalk; install a HAWK (High-Intensity Activated crossWalK) crosswalk just south of Rogers Drive;
install new street lighting; replace storm, sanitary and water lines.
Traffic impacts:
- The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction between Front Street and Island Cove Drive. Crews may extend these lane restrictions to the north to facilitate utility relocation. As work progresses, motorists should be aware that frequent shifting of open traffic lanes may be necessary to accommodate work operations.
- Crews plan to maintain at least one lane of traffic in each direction for the majority of the project. At times, traffic may be reduced to a single lane with flagging operations.
- Motorists may encounter delays and are reminded to use caution when traveling through the work zone.
- All sidewalks within the project limits are closed.
Portage County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Price County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Shawano County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Vilas County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Waupaca County
WIS 49 and WIS 161
Location: Waupaca County J to east intersection with WIS 49, and WIS 161 to
Anderson Road, Iola
Schedule: May 6 to June 5, 2013
Cost: $611,500
Description: Crews will resurface the roadway with new asphalt.
Traffic impacts: During construction WIS 49 and WIS 161 will remain open to
traffic with temporary daytime lane closures and flagging operations. Motorists can expect some
delays. During the flagging operations for milling and paving, parking areas will be closed. One
side of parking throughout the village will remain open at all times. No work will be allowed
during the Iola Car Show or the Vintage Military show.
Waushara County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Wood County
WIS 73
Location: WIS 13/73 intersection, town of Saratoga
Schedule: April 15 to November 1, 2013
Cost: $2.9 million
Description: Crews will realign WIS 73 from Seven Mile Creek to WIS 13, continuing
west on WIS 73, and ending just east of Carousel Court; shifting the roadway onto existing Mill
Avenue. Improvements include storm sewer installation, intersection improvements, added turn lanes,
median islands, lighting and traffic signals. The south intersection of WIS 13 and WIS 73 will be
removed. Existing WIS 73 (new Branding Iron Court), east of WIS 13 will be resurfaced.
Traffic impacts: WIS 73 and WIS 13 is reduced to one lane of traffic in each
direction. Mill Avenue, between WIS 13 and 52nd Street, is closed to through traffic until late
September. Access for local traffic to businesses and residences will be maintained.
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:
- Call 5-1-1 or visit Wisconsin 511 online.
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As a reminder, alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
For more information, contact:
Communications Manager Kristin McHugh, WisDOT NC Region
(715) 421-8380,
kristin.mchugh@dot.wi.gov
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