Northeast Region weekly construction update

November 16, 2012

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) NE Region in Green Bay is providing a weekly update on region construction, which includes the counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan, and Winnebago.

Construction-related traffic impact exists in the locations listed below. Closures listed are subject to change and are weather-dependent.

Brown County

Leo Frigo Bridge, city of Green Bay/I-43
Schedule: May 2012 to July 2013
Length: 3.5 miles
Cost: $16.8 million
Location: I-43 over the Fox River
Description: Work consists of completing concrete deck surface repair and placing an asphalt or concrete overlay on I-43 over the Fox River, Atkinson Drive over I-43, and Military Avenue over I-43; replacing the bridge joints along I-43 over the Fox River and Military Avenue over I-43; painting of the steel girders within ten feet of the joint replacements, the box girders along the arch span, and all steel within the splash zone along I-43 over the Fox River; concrete pavement repairs along IH 43 between Webster Avenue and Military Avenue and along with the ramps at Webster Avenue and Atkinson Drive; traffic cameras at I-43/Danz Avenue, I-43/University Avenue, and I-43/County JJ; dynamic message signs at I-43/Glenmore Road, I-43/Danz Avenue, IH 43/Military Avenue, and IH 43/WIS 54/57; ramp gates at the Webster Avenue and Atkinson Drive on-ramps to I-43; temporary and permanent storm sewer; beam guard replacement; median concrete barrier wall; sign replacement; and pavement markings.
November 12 to November 19: Contractor finished placing the pavement markings along I-43 and removed all of the traffic control items.
Traffic impacts: All lanes of I-43 and ramps are now open to traffic.

US 41 Orange Lane to Glory Road, Main Avenue (County G) Interchange
Schedule: March 2012 through June 2013. The Main Avenue (County G) interchange will be closed for 60 consecutive days beginning September 17, 2012.
Length: Mainline – 3.5 miles (Orange Lane to Glory Road) Main Avenue (County G) – 0.5 miles (Spirit Way to Lawrence Drive)
Cost: $57 million
Location: Town of Lawrence, city of De Pere, village of Ashwaubenon; Brown County
Description of project: This project will reconstruct US 41 Mainline between Orange Lane and Glory Road and the reconstruction of the Main Avenue interchange and replacement of bridges over Ashwaubenon Creek, Main Avenue, and Grant Street.
over Ashwaubenon Creek, Main Avenue, and Grant Street.
November 12 to November 16: The contractor will continue outside mainline grading, aggregate placement, asphalt base placement, trimming, sewer, and structure work from Orange Lane to Glory Road both northbound and southbound sides. Structure work will include placing roadway structure on top of the east side of the bridge over the north creek crossing. Work will continue on retaining wall at the County B bridges. Pile driving, abutment work, pier work, girder placement and deck work will continue on the rest of the bridge structures. On County G, the contractor will finish placing concrete pavement and curb and gutter. Pavement marking will be completed as well as landscaping on County G and the ramps.
November 19 to November 23: The contractor will continue outside mainline grading, and aggregate placement from Orange Lane to Glory Road both northbound and southbound sides. Storm sewer and the placement of asphaltic base will finish this week for the winter. Structure work will continue on the outside portions of the US 41 bridges as well as retaining wall work at County G and US 41.
Traffic impacts: US 41 northbound and southbound shoulders closed from March 5, 2012 to June 21, 2013 from 1.5 miles south of Scheuring Road to Parkview Road. US 41 northbound and southbound lanes are restricted to 11 feet from 1.5 miles south of Scheuring Road to Parkview Road with speeds reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph within the project limits and north through the Mason Street Interchange project. The left lane of the southbound off-ramp to Scheuring Road will be closed until November 30. The shoulders of Glory Road adjacent to US 41 will be closed until November 30. On Monday, November 19 the southbound US 41 outside lane will be closed on the north end of the project from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

US 41/ WIS 29 Interchange Core Project – US 41 major
Schedule: August 2012 to October 2014
Length: 1.6 miles along US 41, 0.8 miles along WIS 29
Cost: $97 million
Location: US 41 (Mason Street to Memorial Drive)/ WIS 29 (County J to Taylor Street)
Description: This project will complete the reconstruction of the US 41 and WIS 29 interchange, converting the interchange by building high speed, free flow flyover ramps, along with adding capacity to US 41. Included in this project is the construction of 12 bridges, 15 retaining walls, 30 sign bridges, concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, storm sewer, stormwater detention ponds and landscaping, while incorporating many community sensitive design features.
November 12 to November 16: Crews will continue bridge pier construction along the east and west sides of US 41 between Larson Road and Shawano Avenue which will make up the future high speed ramp connection of US 41 and WIS 29. Bridge crews will continue the construction of the new US 41 structures over Memorial Drive by placing temporary shoring and some bridge demolition, and will also begin the bridge demolition on the outsides of the existing US 41 bridges over Shawano Avenue. Crews will continue the construction of soil improvements along the east and west side of US 41 north of Memorial Drive. Retaining wall crews will continue construction of the retaining wall on the east side of US 41, from the south project limits to Larson Road. At night crews will continue placing barrier block in preparation of constructing the new outside lanes of US 41. Crews will continue removing pavement and installing drainage blanket in the old WIS 29 areas, along with wick drain installation. Crews plan to finish concrete pavement for the southbound on-ramp to US 41 from Shawano Avenue.
November 19 to November 23: Crews will continue bridge pier construction along the east and west sides of US 41 between Larson Road and Shawano Avenue which will make up the future high speed ramp connection of US 41 and WIS 29. Bridge crews will continue the construction of the new US 41 structures over Memorial Drive, and will also perform bridge demolition on the outsides of the existing US 41 bridges over Shawano Avenue. Crews will continue the construction of soil improvements along the east side of US 41 north of Memorial Drive. Retaining wall crews will continue construction of the retaining wall on the east side of US 41, from the south project limits to Larson Road. Crews will continue installing drainage blanket in the old WIS 29 areas, along with wick drains in the recently vacated Packerland Drive temporary alignment.
Traffic impacts: A full closure of northbound US 41 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. is planned between Shawano Avenue and Velp Avenue on Monday night. Also on Monday night, the southbound off ramp from US 41 to Shawano Avenue will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Lane closures on Packerland Drive are expected to occur Monday night from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m.

WIS 29 – County EB ramps, County RK Park and Ride, Duck Creek bridges
Schedule: February to November
Length: 2 miles total at various locations adjacent to the WIS 29/US 41 interchange
Cost: $18 million
Location: Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin
Description: Project includes the construction of the eastbound and westbound County EB on- and off-ramps at WIS 29, widening of WIS 29 eastbound and westbound, building structures over Duck Creek, construction of Shawano Avenue and temporary connections at Dousman and the US 41 ramp terminals at Shawano Avenue, temporary ramps at US 41 and Shawano Avenue, realignment of Beaver Dam Creek, and a Park and Ride at County RK.
November 12 to November 16: Topsoil will be placed in the median of WIS 29. Grading will occur on the northbound and southbound off-ramps at Shawano, asphalt will be placed, and then a traffic switch will occur. Beams and decking will be done on the bridge over Duck Creek, and the sign structure will be completed as well. The WIS 29 shoulder will be paved. Light bases will be placed in the median on WIS 29, and barrier work will continue. Permanent signing will be placed throughout the project and at the park and ride, and the park and ride on RK will be opened to traffic, while the one on Packerland Drive will no longer be usable after that time.
November 19 to November 23: Final restoration to be completed in the median of WIS 29 and other various project areas. Beams and decking will be done on the bridge over Duck Creek, and the sign structure will be completed as well. Light bases will be finished in the median on WIS 29, and barrier work will finish. Grading and graveling for the crash investigation site (emergency pull over area) on southbound US 41 off-ramp at Shawano Avenue will continue. Temporary barrier wall will be removed for westbound traffic, west of Duck Creek, and traffic will be shifted to final traffic lane location. Final punchlist items will continue to be completed.
Traffic impacts: There will be daily inside lane closures on WIS 29 west of County EB/Packerland Drive. There will be also be various shoulder and lane closures on WIS 29 next week during the day and evening. Expect daily westbound and eastbound WIS 29 lane closures. Changes in pavement marking, barrier wall, signing, and traffic patterns have occurred on WIS 29, County EB (Packerland Drive/ /Cardinal Lane), Dousman Street, Shawano Avenue, and the US 41 ramps. The new US 41 southbound off-ramp and northbound on-ramp at Dousman Street was switched on Tuesday, November 13. Please exercise caution in this area.

Mason Street Interchange and 9th Street to Larsen Road Mainline – US 41 major
Schedule: September 2011 to October 2012
Length: 1.000 mile
Cost: $29 million
Location: Mason Street Interchange and US 41 Mainline from 9th Street to Larsen Road
Description: This project will reconstruct the Mason Street Interchange with new ramps, bridge over US 41, roundabout ramp terminals, and retaining walls. The project also includes the complete reconstruction of the US 41 mainline through the Mason Street Interchange vicinity, from just south of 9th Street to just south of Larsen Road. Mainline includes the paving of mainline to the ultimate roadway section including the replacement of the 9th Street Bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and storm sewer. The project further includes the razing and removal of the Allied Pool building and subsequent construction of a detention pond on that site.
November 12 to November 16: Minor punch list work will continue until complete.
November 19 to November 23: Minor punch list work will continue until complete.
Traffic impacts: US 41 and Mason Street are open to traffic; traffic is in the final project position. No new traffic impacts are anticipated.

Brown/Outagamie County

WIS 54
Schedule: April 2012 to mid-November 2012
Length: 1.0 miles
Cost: $8.74 million
Location: WIS 54 from Oneida to Green Bay, County U to WIS 172
Description: This project involves the realignment of WIS 54 with a new bridge over Duck Creek and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of WIS 54 and Seminary Road. Work includes storm sewer, asphalt pavement, construction of a retaining wall, bridge rehabilitation, lighting, signing, landscaping and pavement marking.
November 12 to November 16: Asphalt paving operations along WIS 54 will be completed near the end of the week. Pavement marking crews will finish work near the end of the week. Crews will finish concrete work in the roundabout at the intersection of WIS 54 and Seminary road late in the week. Electrical work will be completed for the roundabout late in the week. Crews began placing permanent signing along WIS 54 which should be completed late in the week. Landscaping and seeding operations will continue through the week. Rehab work on the old structure of WIS 54 over Duck Creek will continue through the week.
November 19 to November 23: Crews will continue landscaping and seeding along WIS 54 throughout the week. Electrical work will continue on the shared use paths along WIS 54 throughout the week. Rehab work on the old structure of WIS 54 over Duck Creek will continue throughout the week.
Traffic impacts: Traffic lanes along WIS 54 are expected to be fully opened and operational by Friday, November 16. Additional work will continue along WIS 54 which may necessitate shoulder closures.

Calumet County

US 10/City of Brillion
Schedule: April 2012 to October 2012
Length: 1.9 miles
Cost: $6.0 million
Location: County HR to eastern city limits – Brillion
Description: The project is an urban reconstruct project involving earthwork excavation, base aggregate, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, curb and gutter, pavement marking, permanent signing, signals, and landscaping.
November 12 to November 16: Sidewalk, driveway, intersection work, turn lanes and pavement marking are scheduled for completion this week. Landscaping, backfilling, signing, pavement marking and roadway cleaning are scheduled to be completed by the end of the week.
Traffic impacts: US 10 is tentatively scheduled to be opened to through traffic by 6 a.m. Monday, November 19.