The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) North Central Region provides interstate and state highway construction updates for the following counties in north central Wisconsin: Adams, Green Lake, Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Marathon, Marquette, Menominee, Oneida, Portage, Price, Shawano, Vilas, Waupaca, Waushara and Wood counties.

Construction schedules may fluctuate pending weather conditions and crew availability.

Shawano County

Highway: WIS 117
Location: Express Way to Mutzy Lane, Bonduel
Schedule: April 1 to Aug. 2, 2024
Project description: This project will replace pavement, curb ramps to meet current ADA standards, the traffic signals at the intersection of County BE and WIS 117 as well as complete some watermain work for the village.
Anticipated work scheduled: Work to be done includes:

• Crews will be pouring sidewalk and curb ramps between the intersection of County BE/WIS 117 and the south quadrants of Cedar Street.
• Crews will be paving the final surface of asphalt from the south to County BE. Crews will also be paving driveways, parking lots and binder for the intersection of County BE/WIS 117.
• Crews will be installing pull boxes and signal bases at the intersection of County BE/WIS 117.

Traffic impacts (next 10 days):

• County BE (Green Bay St) at WIS 117 will be down to two 12-foot lanes shifted into the eastbound lanes of County BE from First Street to Church Street.
• WIS 117 will be closed from County BE to Legion Street.
• Signed detour following WIS 29 between Bonduel and Shawano, WIS 55 between WIS 29 north to WIS 22, and WIS 22 between Shawano and Cecil (WIS 22/WIS 117 Intersection)

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis117-shawano/

 

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:

• Continue milling and paving of US 45 from Birnamwood to the north.
• Work on curb and gutter replacements at various locations being completed under shoulder closures.
• Restoration of various grading locations.

Traffic impacts (next 10 days):

• Expect lane closures with flagging operations for culvert pipe work and other grading operations on US 45 between Wis 29 and the Langlade County Line.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us45-shawano/

 

Highway: WIS 29
Location: County MMM intersection
Schedule: July 15 to October 2024
Project description: Crews will reconstruct the intersection at WIS 29 and County MMM and install a J-turn intersection to improve safety.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will continue excavation and aggregate placement work along WIS 29 for the R-CUT turn around and right turn lanes. Grading on County MMM and Clark Drive will also continue. Culvert and underdrain installation along WIS 29 outside lanes and on County MMM and Clark Drive will be taking place.

Traffic impacts (next 10 days):

• Traffic will be reduced to one lane (left lane) in each direction along WIS 29.
• WIS 29 left turn lanes at County MMM and Clark Drive and median crossing will be closed.
• Crossing movements and left turns to WIS 29 from County MMM and Clark Drive will be closed.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us45-shawano/

 

 

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:

• Continue placing and staking base and concrete work near railroad grade (median island work)
• Crews will begin paving the center lane

Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect reduced lane capacity down to one lane in each direction.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis17-oneidanorth/

 

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

• Begin paving operations

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/

 

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 from Unity to Colby
• Begin work on bridge approaches
• Start removal and grading on sideroad intersections

Traffic impacts:

• WIS 13 northbound and southbound lane closures in Unity from 2nd St to North Unity Limits (Approximately 0.5 Miles) from May 13 to Aug. 30
• WIS 13 northbound and southbound closure with detour from WIS 153 to County N in Colby. Signed detour utilizes WIS 29 and WIS 97. June 19 to Sept. 27
• WIS 13 full closure between Fairhaven Avenue and 2nd Street (just south of Unity)

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis13-marathon/

 

Highway: WIS 13
Location: 26th Road to WIS 98
Schedule: June 3 to July 26, 2024
Project description: Crews will repave the road and will replace sidewalk curb ramps to make them ADA compliant.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

• Complete finishing work

Traffic impacts:

• No traffic impacts expected

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis13-marathonspencer/

 

Wood County

Highway: WIS 80
Location: Juneau County Line to WIS 173
Schedule: May 2 to August 2024
Project description: Crews will repave the road, repair several culverts and new curb and gutter in spots.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

• Complete remaining asphalt.
• Continue sidewalk work.
• Place topsoil from Necedah Road to Marathon Road.
• Place shoulder gravel Juneau county line to WIS 173 south

Traffic impacts:

• WIS 80 and WIS 173 will be closed to all traffic between Pine Street and Marathon Avenue in Babcock with no through access. Traffic is detoured via WIS 21, WIS 13, WIS 73 and WIS 173.
• WIS 80 will be closed to through traffic from the Juneau County Line to Pine Street in Babcock and from Marathon Avenue in Babcock to the WIS 80/173 intersection north of Babcock. Traffic is detoured via WIS 21, WIS 13, WIS 73 and WIS 173.
• WIS 173 will be closed to through traffic from the WIS 80/173 intersection south of Babcock to Pine Street in Babcock and from Marathon Avenue in Babcock to the WIS 80/173 intersection north of Babcock. Traffic is detoured via WIS 21, WIS 13 and WIS 73.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis80-wood/

 

Marquette County

Highway: WIS 23
Location: 8th Court to Mourningside Court
Schedule: April 25 to Aug. 13, 2024
Project description: Crews will replace the pavement, widen the shoulders and replace culverts.
Anticipated work scheduled:

• Crews will begin final pavement marking operations

Traffic impacts: There will be daytime lane closures with the use of flaggers for upcoming paving operations.

• After next week the project work will be suspended until proper cure is achieved on the new paved surface for application of the high friction surface treatment.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis23-marquette/

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 concrete removals
• Continue installing concrete curb ramps on the east side of WIS 13.

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
• Bidirectional traffic will reopen along WIS 13 (Main St) between Mound View Drive and County J (Lake Street).
• Curb ramp closures are in place on the westside of WIS 13 (Main Street) at West 3rd Street and West 1st Street. Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project using pedestrian detour signage
• Curb ramp closures are in place on the east side of WIS 13 (MainStreet) at Airport Drive, East 2nd Street and East 1st Street.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis13-adams/

 

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

• Pour the northwest abutment and wing as well as placing erosion control.
• Remove the last remaining section of the existing cross culverts so that the construction of the southwest abutment can begin.

Traffic impacts: Traffic has been shifted to the west side of WIS 55, traveling on a temporary bypass lane around the work area. By mid to late next week traffic will be 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/

Vilas County

Highway: WIS 155
Location: WIS 70 to Lake Street
Schedule: May 20 to July 29, 2024
Project description: This project will consist of resurfacing the road, repair and replace culverts, widen the shoulders, improve ditches, upgrade pavement markings and install thermoplastic snowmobile crossings
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

• Install grout in the culvert liners
• Install pavement marking

Traffic impacts: WIS 155 traffic will always remain open to traffic. One lane of traffic will be closed to traffic during construction with standard flagging operation.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis155-vilas/

 

Waupaca County

Highway: WIS 22
Location: US 10 to Railroad Bridge
Schedule: July 22 to Aug. 21, 2024
Project description: This project will resurface WIS 22, reconfigure the WIS 22 lanes the Apple Tree Lane/Runway Drive intersection and the River Ridge Trail Crossing will be realigned.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

• Begin grading
• Start concrete curb and gutter,and sidewalk work, removals.
• Begin milling and asphalt paving.

Traffic impacts:

• Apple Tree Lane will be closed on Monday and remain closed until Aug. 5.
• WIS 22 southbound lane will be reduced to one lane from the beginning of the divided road on the north to south of Apple Tree Lane.
• WIS 22 six-day closure set to begin on Wednesday July 31 utilizing a posted detour route.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis22-waupaca/

*NEW* 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:

• Install traffic control throughout the project
• Set up lane closure for the retaining wall
• Install temporary concrete barrier and begin construction of retaining walls

Traffic impacts:

• Single lane closure controlled by temporary traffic signals between County Q and Shady Drive.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis49-waupaca/

 

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:

• Remove pavement
• Install storm sewer
• Begin construction of retaining wall

Traffic impacts:

• Traffic is shifted west 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 though the project limits are closed. Both northbound and southbound traffic lanes are reduced to a 10-foot maximum width

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis32-forest/

 

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:

• Continue removing and pouring new sidewalk, and curb and gutter sections between Boulevard Avenue and Lake Street and between Madison Street and Washington Street.

Traffic impacts:

• There will be daytime lane closures utilizing flaggers for sidewalk replacement and storm sewer work. Parking along US 8 within the city limits of Crandon will be restricted at times during construction.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us8-forest/

 

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:

• Continue culvert installation, grading and paving culvert patches.
• Continue landscaping.

Traffic impacts:

• Motorists will also encounter one lane flagging operations and temporary traffic signals throughout the project.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/us51-vilasiron/

 

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: Crews will:

• On WIS 73, Crews will continue culvert pipe replacement and begin milling and paving
• On WIS 23, Crews will begin concrete pavement work and installing curb and gutter

Traffic impacts:

• Flagging operations for work being performed on WIS 73.
• Northbound WIS 73 right turn detour to eastbound WIS 23 scheduled for Friday Aug. 2.
  • Detour will turn right onto County T and go north to WIS 23.
• WIS 23 lanes shift to north and reduced to 11.0’ width.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis73-greenlake/

 

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:

• Install guardrail at bridge terminals
• Begin mainline paving

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 North 2nd Street from July 29 to Aug. 2.
• I-39 southbound lane closures from WIS 54 to North 2nd Street from July 29 to Aug. 2.

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i39-portage/

 

Portage and Marathon Counties

*NEW* 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:

• Remove and replace the polymer overall on the bridge decks over the Wisconsin River

Traffic impacts:

Inside lanes of I-39 will be closed in both directions over the Wisconsin Rive

Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i-39-marathon/