Metro Wire Staff
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides weekly road construction updates for Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara, and Wood counties.
Construction project websites can be found at https://projects.511wi.gov/region/north-central.
Construction schedules may fluctuate pending weather conditions and crew availability.
Adams County
Highway: WIS 13
Location: North Street to Mound View Drive, Friendship
Schedule: May 6 to Oct. 15, 2024
Project description: This project will include concrete joint repairs and removing the existing concrete pavement surface and installing a new asphalt driving surface. Work will be completed on the existing curb ramps to bring them up to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. New pavement markings and guardrail within the project limits will be installed as needed.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue joint repair operations.
Traffic impacts: The outside lanes of WIS 13 (Main Street) are closed northbound and southbound from North Street to West Street. The parking lanes are closed northbound and southbound from West Street to County J (Lake Street). Width restriction of 13 feet is in place on WIS 13 (Main Street) through the limits of the project. Curb ramp closures are in place on the east side of WIS 13 (Main Street) at East North Street, Airport Drive, East 4th Street, East 2nd Street, East 1st Street, and County J (Lake Street). East North Street will open to through traffic at WIS 13 (Main Street). Flagging operations are anticipated along WIS 13 (Main Street).
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis13-adams/
Forest County
Highway: US 8
Location: Glen Street to Pioneer Street, Crandon
Schedule: July 24 to Aug. 28, 2024
Project description: Crews will resurface the highway and replace sidewalk curb ramps.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will finish any paving left on the project and complete the final pavement markings on the project.
Traffic impacts: Daytime lane closures utilizing flaggers for milling and asphalt paving operation. Parking along US 8 within the city limits of Crandon will be restricted at times during construction.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us8-forest/
Forest County
Highway: WIS 32
Location: County C to Forest Avenue
Schedule: May 20 to Sept. 13, 2024
Project description: The project consists of the rehabilitation of WIS 32 from County C to Forest Avenue. Work will include pavement removal, culvert pipe and storm sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, retaining wall replacement, and asphalt paving.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue grading, and installing sidewalk, and curb and gutter.
Traffic impacts: Traffic is shifted east through the project limits. Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes are reduced to a 10-foot maximum width. All shoulders and parking along WIS 32 through the project limits are closed.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis32-forest/
Forest County
Highway: WIS 55
Location: Scott Lake Road to WIS 70
Schedule: Aug. 23 to Oct. 15, 2024
Project description: Crews will resurface the highway, install new guardrails, and replace 24 culverts along WIS 55.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will begin saw cutting and culvert pipe installation, install traffic control and erosion control devices.
Traffic impacts: WIS 55 will be closed and detoured. The detour route will follow US 8, WIS 139, and WIS 70.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis55-forest/
Green Lake County
Highway: WIS 44
Location: Kingston Bridge
Schedule: Aug. 19 to Oct. 7, 2024
Project description: Crews will mill and remove the top of the existing concrete bridge deck, perform spot repairs, and add a new concrete overlay. Crews will also repair isolated areas of the spillway walls under the bridge and install short sections of new asphalt bridge approaches.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will prepare bridge deck for overlay, install concrete overlay on the bridge deck, and repair concrete surface.
Traffic impacts: Traffic is reduced to one lane over the bridge with temporary signals scheduled until Oct. 7, 2024.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis44-greenlake/
Green Lake County
Highway: WIS 73
Location: WIS 23 intersection to WIS 44
Schedule: June 24 to Aug. 21, 2024
Project description: Crews will widen WIS 23 and add a left turn lane onto WIS 73. Crews will also resurface WIS 73 from WIS 23 to WIS 44. They will also replace and repair culverts along that stretch.
Anticipated work scheduled: On WIS 73, crews will complete finishing items. On WIS 23, crews will complete finishing items.
Traffic impacts: WIS 73 flagging operations are expected as needed. WIS 23 lanes will shift to the north and be reduced to 11.0’ width.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis73-greenlake/
Iron and Vilas Counties
Highway: US 51
Location: County W to Weber Creek Bridge
Schedule: June 17 to September 2024
Project description: Crews will replace and repair culverts, replace curb and gutter, mill and overlay asphalt pavement, install centerline rumble strips, and upgrade pavement markings.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will complete subgrade improvement area on the north end of Mercer, pave the graded area north of Mercer and trail crossing, and landscape remaining areas.
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter one lane flagging operations and temporary traffic signals throughout the project.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us51-vilasiron/
Langlade County
Highway: WIS 55
Location: Nine Mile Creek Bridge
Schedule: May 6 to Aug. 8, 2024
Project description: This project will consist of removing the existing culverts and roadway over Nine Mile Creek and constructing a new buried slab bridge structure and bridge approaches.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will pave the southbound side of WIS 55 and complete the earthwork needed to finish paving the northbound side of WIS 55.
Traffic impacts: Traffic has been shifted to the east side of WIS 55, traveling on a temporary bypass lane around the work area. Traffic will be maintained by temporary traffic signals throughout this time frame.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis55-langlade/
Marathon County
Highway: US 51
Location: Decator Drive to the Lincoln County Line
Schedule: Aug. 26 to November 2024
Project description: Crews will resurface the highway, replace a wingwall on a box culvert, and install shoulder rumble strips.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will begin milling and paving.
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter single lane closures in both the north and southbound lanes.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us51-marathon/
Marathon County
Highway: WIS 13
Location: WIS 98 to County N
Schedule: April 11 to Sept. 27, 2024
Project description: Work includes completing concrete joint repairs and replacements, replacing the asphalt shoulders, replacing guardrail, inlet and manhole repairs as needed, new pavement markings, and replacing curb ramps that are not compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue working on concrete repair/replacement areas in Unity and Colby, pave notch repairs as needed and approach slabs on the bridge on WIS 13 southbound lane, form concrete pavement in Unity on WIS 13, and continue WIS 13 diamond grinding from WIS 153 to Unity.
Traffic impacts: WIS 13 lane closures in Unity from 2nd Street to North Unity Limits (Approximately 0.5 Miles) from May 13 to Aug. 30. WIS 13 closure with detour from WIS 153 to County N in Colby. Signed detour utilizes WIS 29 and WIS 97 until Sept. 27.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis13-marathon/
Oneida County
Highway: US 8
Location: WIS 17 North to County P
Schedule: May 6 to Sept. 20, 2024
Project description: The project will include pavement replacement and intersection upgrades.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue paving.
Traffic impacts: Traffic will be detoured to County P and WIS 17 and US 8 will be closed.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us8-oneidarhi/
Oneida County
Highway: WIS 17
Location: Stevens Street to Pollyanna Road
Schedule: May 17 to October 2024
Project description: Crews will replace the asphalt pavement and curb and gutter.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will begin completing finishing items.
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect reduced lane capacity down to one lane in each direction.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis17-oneidanorth/
Portage and Marathon Counties
Highway: I-39 and WIS 34
Location: I-39 over the Wisconsin River near Rothschild and the bridge on WIS 34 over the Little Eau Plaine River
Schedule: July 29 to Aug. 23 2024
Project description: Crews will overlay the bridges on I-39 over the Wisconsin River near Rothschild and the bridge on WIS 34 over the Little Eau Plaine River.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will begin removal and prep work at WIS 34 bridge, install polymer overlay on I-39 northbound lanes, install permanent pavement markings on I-39, install polymer overlay on WIS 34, and install permanent markings.
Traffic impacts: There will be no lane restrictions over the weekends for I-39 work. Lane closures will be set up weekly for I-39. Lane closures will be removed by 3 pm on Thursdays in the northbound lane and noon on Fridays in the southbound lane. Lane closures will take place during the week as crews final sweep the lanes on I-39. WIS 34 closures are in place controlled by temporary traffic signals.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-marathon/
Portage County
Highway: I-39
Location: WIS 54 to North 2nd Street
Schedule: July 15 to Nov. 8, 2024
Project description: Crews will resurface the highway including the ramps, replace guardrail, install high friction surface treatment on I-39 northbound at the BUS 51 interchange, install pavement marking, and install shoulder rumble strips.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue paving the road.
Traffic impacts: I-39 is anticipated to have various lane, shoulder, and ramp closures. The following are anticipated dates of the closures: I-39 northbound lane closures from WIS 54 to County HH from Aug. 26 to Aug. 30. I-39 southbound lane closures from WIS 54 to North 2nd Street from Aug. 26 to Aug. 30.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i39-portage/
Shawano County
Highway: US 45
Location: WIS 29 to the Langlade County Line
Schedule: June 24 to September 2024
Project description: Crews will remove and pave new asphalt surface, replace culverts and guardrails along with pavement markings and centerline rumble strips.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will complete shouldering, complete rumble strip installation, and complete restoration throughout the project.
Traffic impacts (next 10 days): Expect lane closures with flagging operations.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us45-shawano/
Waupaca County
Highway: WIS 49
Location: North Street (Waupaca) to Depot Street (Scandinavia)
Schedule: July 29 to Oct. 8, 2024
Project description: This project will resurface the road, along with installation of new pavement marking and placement of centerline rumble strips. Crews will also replace guardrails, curb and gutter, and four culverts. Crews will pave shoulders between North Street and Timber Drive and construct two retaining walls with new guardrails to stabilize the slope approximately a half mile north of County Q.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue construction of retaining walls, place the concrete cap on the wall, and begin removals of sidewalk and curb and gutter.
Traffic impacts: Single-lane closure controlled by temporary traffic signals between County Q and Shady Drive. Single-lane closure controlled by flagging operations as needed.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis49-waupaca/
Wood County
Highway: WIS 73
Location: WIS 173 to WIS 54
Schedule: Aug. 5 to Oct. 14, 2024
Project description: Crews will repave the road, replace curb and gutter, widen the shoulders, and replace the guardrail on the Moccasin Creek Bridge. Crews will also install sidewalk along the north side of 9th Street from WIS 73 to Vilas Avenue.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will finish the curb and gutter, and sidewalk removals, finish setting forms and pouring concrete for the curb and gutter, and sidewalk for the curb ramps, place asphalt to patch the area between the existing pavement and the new curb and gutter at each curb ramp location and at the driveways, and place topsoil around the new sidewalk and curb and gutter.
Traffic impacts: WIS 73 northbound will have the outside lane closed from WIS 173 to Wilhorn Street. WIS 73 southbound will have the outside shoulder closed from Wilhorn Street to WIS 173. From Old Wisconsin 73 to the railroad tracks, WIS 73 southbound is shifted to the WIS 73 northbound side where traffic is running counter directional on the northbound lane, shoulder, and temporary widening.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis73-wood/
