WIS 91- Winnebago County

Bridge and Culvert Rehabilitation

Project Overview

PROJECT COMPLETE AND WIS 91 FULL OPEN TO ALL VEHICLES. 

WEBSITE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. 

Project Location

The project is located on WIS 91 from just west of WIS 44 to just east of WIS 116.

Below are the project locations separated by project ID. Location of Project ID corresponds to location on map

  • ID 6540-08-72/00: Upgrading of the at-grade railroad crossing near the WIS 91 intersection with Clairville Road.
  • ID 6540-10-71/00: Construction of WIS 91 bridge over Waukau Creek
  • ID 6540-11-71/00: Replacement of WIS 91 culverts between James Road and Clairville Road
WIS 91 Project Work Zone
WIS 91 Work Zone

Purpose and Need

The proposed projects are needed to improve the at-grade railroad crossing, culverts, and bridge on WIS 91. Construction on this stretch of highway last took place in 2004. Since that time, inspections have shown an at-grade railroad crossing in need of repair, and a twin-pipe culver​t that is too small for the drainage in this area. This project will ensure that an acceptable roadway surface is created for the traveling public and that the bridge and drainage structures will continue to function properly.

Construction Scope and Project Improvements​

Project ID 6540-08-72/00: The project will upgrade the at-grade railroad crossing near the WIS 91 intersection with Clairsville Road.

IDs 6540-10-71/00 & 6540-11-71/00: These two projects are improvements to structures at the locations noted above.

  • Surface repair of the existing Waukau Creek bridge deck
  • Polymer asphalt overlay of the Waukau Creek bridge deck
  • Surface repair on Waukau Creek bridge abutments
  • Replacing the existing twin pipe culverts between James Road and Clairville Road with a box culvert

Project benefits
At-grade railroad crossing improvements will provide a better, safer crossing for motorists and extend the life of the crossing. New structures will help mitigate possible water on the roadway and minimize future maintenance costs.

Schedule

  • Construction Start –September 9, 2024
  • Construction Completion – Late October 2024
    • 6540-11-71/00: roughly 7-week duration (this project controls schedule)
    • 6540-10-71/00: roughly 4–5-week duration
    • 6540-08-72/00: roughly 2–3-week duration

Traffic Impacts (project finished. roadway open.)

  • WIS 91 is CLOSED AND DETOURED starting September 9, 2024. The detour is for thru traffic for construction of structures.
  • Local, business, and emergency access maintained at all times.

Local Roads

  • The intersection of Clairville Road will be closed during railroad crossing work

Temporary business signing

If business access is impacted by a closure or detour, temporary business signing may be placed by filling out a WisDOT business signing permit. All temporary business signing needs approval via the permit before placement to ensure it is in a safe location and does not pose a visual distraction or traffic hazard. The temporary business signing permit is free. Costs associated with creating the temporary sign are the responsibility of the business.

For more information regarding temporary signing, plus tips and tools for businesses impacted by highway construction, please visit WisDOT’s In This Together business resource website.

Contacts

A construction project leader will be onsite during construction. For all construction-related question, please contact the onsite project leader.

Onsite Project Construction Leader

Matthew Courtney
Phone: (432) 234-2777
mcourtney@collinsengr.com

For all other questions, please contact the WisDOT Project Manager

Bill Bertrand, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager​
Phone: (920) 360-3124
william.bertrand@dot.wi.gov