{"id":50,"date":"2025-08-07T11:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/?p=50"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T15:42:50","slug":"full-project-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/full-project-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_23\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23\" style=\"width: 586px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-23\" src=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-1024x706.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-1024x706.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-1536x1059.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-647x446.jpg 647w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-500x345.jpg 500w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151-123x85.jpg 123w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2-e1753905560151.jpg 1705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Locations of structure replacement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>WIS 151 AND WIS 55 are open during winter shutdown.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Project in winter shutdown until spring 2026.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/ALERT-151-55-winter-shutdown-11142025.docx\">Read press release announcing winter shutdown<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project location<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work will be conducted on eight structures on US 151 and WIS 55 between the South County Line to the north village limits of Stockbridge in Calumet County, Wisconsin.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55culvertmap2.pdf\">View location of each structure replacement on a map<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The eight culverts along the project are deteriorating as shown in the photos below. If not replaced, the structures will continue to deteriorate causing additional future maintenance costs and could compromise safety by not draining water off the roadway. The new structures will help properly drain water from the roadway surface and decrease future maintenance costs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1.jpg 503w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul1-113x85.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 311px) 100vw, 311px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-29 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"314\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2.jpg 504w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2-500x374.jpg 500w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul2-114x85.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 314px) 100vw, 314px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-28 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"312\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/cul3-113x85.jpg 113w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Project improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This project will remove deteriorating culverts and structures and replace them with new structures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Structures consist of one pipe culvert, six box culverts, and one new bridge structure.<\/li>\n<li>Replace existing guardrail within the limits of the culvert replacements.\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/detailculverts.pdf\">View individual culvert\/structure construction detail exhibits<\/a> (multiple page pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Construction schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work will begin August 18, 2025, and is expected to finish in the fall of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Project currently in winter shutdown. Work begins again in spring of 2026. Please check back for dates\/times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Traffic impacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Work will be conducted under a full roadway closure and through traffic will be detoured. Please check back for specific dates of closures.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Access to properties, businesses, homes and first responders will be maintained during construction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>US 151 will be closed and detoured from September 8, 2025 to mid-November 2025 <strong>(closure complete)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detour uses County HHH and County C\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/151detour.pdf\">View US 151 detour in map<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WIS 55 (work on structures north of County E) will be closed and detoured from August 18, 2025, to mid-November 2025<strong>. (closure complete)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detour uses County E to WIS 114\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55northdetour.pdf\">View WIS 55 north detour in map<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>WIS 55 (work on structures south of County E) <strong>will close in 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detour uses US 151 to County E\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1442\/55southdetour.pdf\">View WIS 55 south detour in map<\/a>(pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Temporary Business Signing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temporary business signings cannot be placed on traffic control devices or state signs.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Temporary Business Sign permits are available as a fillable-form WORD document or standard pdf file download. You can also request one from any of the contacts below via email or phone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsindot.gov\/Documents\/projects\/in-together\/temporary-signage.pdf#\">Go to WisDOT Temporary Signing Permit Application<\/a> (with instructions)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please email or mail the completed form Kristen Berg, P.E., WisDOT Northeast Region, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WisDOT Resources for Businesses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cIn This Together\u201d website to assist businesses with planning for construction closures and minimizing the impact of construction.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For more information, please <a href=\"https:\/\/wisconsindot.gov\/Pages\/projects\/in-together\/default.aspx\">visit WisDOT\u2019s In This Together website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Project contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The project will have an onsite construction office and an onsite construction manager. 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Construction Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tyler Owens, ISG, Project Construction Leader<\/li>\n<li>Phone: (608) 516-2100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Onsite project construction office<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>400 North Military Road, Stockbridge, Wis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please contact the WisDOT Project Manager with any questions regarding historical design of this project or concerns not related to construction.<\/p>\n<p>Brian Heiden, P.E., WisDOT Project Manager<br \/>\nWisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region<br \/>\n944 Vanderperren Way<br \/>\nGreen Bay, WI 54304<br \/>\nPhone: (920) 492-3503<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:brian.heiden@dot.wi.gov\">brian.heiden@dot.wi.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>PROJECT IN WINTER SHUTDOWN.<\/strong> WIS 151 AND WIS 55 OPENED NOVEMBER 14, 2025. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is replacing eight structures along US 151 and WIS 55 in Calumet County beginning August 18, 2025. Work is scheduled to finish in fall of 2026. US 151 and WIS 55 will be closed and detoured at various times during construction. This website provides construction information related to construction operations, schedule, traffic impacts, detour routes, and information for businesses affected by road closures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":76,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50\/revisions\/76"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.511wi.gov\/us151wis55\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}