Project location

The project is located on WIS 96, Wisconsin Avenue, from Casaloma Drive to North Badger Avenue, in the town of Grand Chute in Outagamie County.

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Project purpose and need

The purpose of this project is to extend the service life of the existing pavement, provide an improved all-weather surface, and increase the ride quality for the traveling public. The original concrete pavement underneath the current asphalt on WIS 96 was placed in 1953, 1958, and 1970 with the most recent improvements taking place in sections in 1998, 1999, 2008, and 2011. The existing pavement is now showing signs of distress and longitudinal cracking is starting to occur throughout the project limits.

Project improvements

This is a resurfacing-level project. Project improvements include:

• Mill and overlay of the existing pavement with concrete patching as needed from Casaloma Drive to Lynndale Drive.
• Slotted left turn lanes will also be added at the intersection of WIS 96 and Bluemound Drive as part of the Highway Safety Improvement Program.
• Minor concrete patch repairs will take place from Lynndale Drive to Badger Avenue.
• Railroad crossing resurfacing (just west of Badger Avenue)
  • Railroad work will require a full closure of the sidewalk for pedestrian access.
• Abrasive blasting and repainting of the structural steel on the I-41 overpass structures
• Curb ramp improvements at various intersections
• New sidewalk at specific locations throughout the project limits
• Removal of the existing overhead sign and beam guard just west of I-41,
• Storm sewer repairs
• New pavement markings

Schedule

Work is tentatively scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026.

Traffic impacts

Temporary business signing may be placed during the detoured portion of the project by filling out a WisDOT temporary business signing permit. The permit is free. All temporary business signing needs approval via the permit before placement to ensure it is in a safe location and do not pose a visual distraction or traffic hazard. Costs associated with creating the temporary signing are the responsibility of the business.

Please keep the following items in mind regarding business signing:

• Temporary business signings cannot be placed on traffic control devices or state signs.
• WisDOT encourages businesses to team up and have multiple businesses listed on one sign structure versus several individual signs. This makes it easier for travelers to identify signs and find their destination.

Temporary Business Sign permits are available as a fillable-form WORD document or standard pdf file download. You can also request one from WisDOT Project Manager Bill Bertrand, via email or phone below.

• Go to WisDOT Temporary Signing Permit Application (with instructions)
  • Please email the completed permit to Jesse Hansen, or if you prefer to mail the completed form, please address to Jesse Hansen, WisDOT NE Region, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304.

WisDOT Resources for Businesses

WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. While signing and other marketing/advertising during the construction is up to the business, WisDOT has business resources available through its “In This Together” website to assist businesses with planning for construction closures and minimizing the impact of construction.

• For more information, please visit WisDOT’s In This Together website

Project contacts

For all construction questions while work is taking place, please call or email the construction project manager or arrange a time to come to the construction office.