WIS 29, Purple Martin Lane to Little Rib River

 Marathon County

Schedule and Traffic Impacts

Page last updated: June 27, 2025

Schedule: June 2 to Oct. 6, 2025

Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will:

  • Work on topsoil preparation, seeding, fertilizing and erosion material installation at the westbound and eastbound outside shoulders at the culvert replacement areas.
  • Place asphalt at the culvert replacement patches in the right lane and outside shoulder.
  • Remove the temporary barrier wall at the culvert replacement areas.
  • Remove temporary pavement markings at traffic shifts at culvert replacement areas.

Traffic impacts (the next 10 days): 

  • The right lane is currently closed in both the eastbound and westbound directions on WIS 29 with the passing lane open to traffic. The 13 foot width restriction and 55 mph speed reduction remain in place.
  • All lane closures will be removed prior to noon on Thursday, July 3, for the holiday weekend.