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 July 12, 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 the curb and gutter, and curb ramps on the northwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection of County BE and WIS 117
- Crews will be milling the top surface from Legion Street north to Mutzy Lane
- Crews will be paving the final surface of asphalt from the south end of the project to County BE, and paving the driveways and parking lots.
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 County O headed north.
- Work on culvert pipe lining at various locations being completed under shoulder closures.
- 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 begin excavation work on County MMM and Clark Drive. They will also begin culvert and underdrain installation along the WIS 29 outside lanes.
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.
- 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:
- Begin milling the middle lanes
- Start placing base, and staking base, and curb and gutter
- Pour concrete curb and gutter
Traffic impacts: Motorists can expect reduced lane capacity down to one lane in each direction. Traffic will be shifted to the outside lanes starting July 18.
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
- Place base aggregate and prepare base for paving.
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 bridge deck overlays; mill decks and work on concrete repairs
- Start grading in Unity
- Removals 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 July 26
- 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:
- Install pavement markings
- Install rumble strips
- Begin finishing work
Traffic impacts:
- WIS 13 northbound and southbound left lane closures, from Apple Road to WIS 98, begin June 24 to July 25
- WIS 13 northbound and southbound flagging operations, from June 24 to July 19
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:
- Pave asphalt 800’ south of WIS 173 south to Juneau County line.
- Install curb and gutter
- Start sidewalk install
- Start paving from Necedah Road to north of Clark Avenue
Traffic impacts:
- WIS 80 and WIS 173 will be closed to all traffic between Pine Street and Marathon Avenue in Babco*ck 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 Babco*ck and from Marathon Avenue in Babco*ck to the WIS 80/173 intersection north of Babco*ck. 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 Babco*ck to Pine Street in Babco*ck and from Marathon Avenue in Babco*ck to the WIS 80/173 intersection north of Babco*ck. 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 be placing material for the finished shoulders, begin final pavement marking work and begin grinding rumble strips.
Traffic impacts: There will be daytime lane closures with the use of flaggers for upcoming shouldering and operations.
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
- Remove street lights
- Begin 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
- 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
- Temporary traffic signals are in place along WIS 13 (Main St) between Mound View Drive and County J
- The intersection of West North Street and WIS 13 (Main Street) is closed
- Starting June 28, curb ramp closures will be in place on the east side of WIS 13 (MainStreet) at Airport Drive, East 2nd Street and East 1st Street. Additionally, the intersection of East North Street and WIS 13 (Main Street) will be closed
- East North Street will be closed to through traffic at WIS 13 (Main 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 be removing asphalt, set up erosion control, remove the existing structure, excavate for the new structure as well as driving piles and prepare to construct the northwest abutment.
Traffic impacts: Traffic has 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:
- Finish installing shoulder gravel
- Install grout in the culvert pipe liners
- Install centerline rumble strips and permanent pavement marking
- Install protective thermoplastic coating at the snowmobile crossing
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. Temporary traffic signals will be removed this Friday and traffic will return to one lane closed during construction with standard flagging operation.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis155-vilas/
Waupaca County
Highway: WIS 96
Location: WIS 110 to US 45
Schedule: May 10 to July 19, 2024
Project description: This project will consist of resurfacing the highway, repair several culverts, repair inlets in Readfield and install centerline rumble strips.
Anticipated work scheduled: Crews will be working on shoulder operations, installing pavement markings, signs and pipe liners.
Traffic impacts: WIS 96 daily flagging operations for intersection, driveway, and shoulder gravel operations with flagging for one way traffic on WIS 96.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis97-waupaca/
*NEW* 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:
- Install traffic control
- Construction staking and saw cutting
- Begin removal of Appletree Lane
Traffic impacts:
- Construction to start on Monday July 22, 2024.
- 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.
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis22-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:
- Continue grading, restoration, and paving
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
- Traffic will shift to the east beginning July 25
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis32-forest/
*NEW* 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:
- Begin removing some of the existing sidewalk curb ramps from North Boulevard Avenue to North Hazeldell Avenue
Traffic impacts:
- Beginning Wednesday, July 24, 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.
- Begin Manitowish River streambank restoration
- 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 work on culvert pipe replacements and placement of asphalt
- On WIS 23, Crews will be sawing pavement, removing concrete pavement and grading
Traffic impacts:
- Flagging operations for work being performed on WIS 73.
- WIS 23 lanes shift to north and reduced to 11-foot 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:
- Mill and pave the ramps at the Business 51/Division Street ramps
- Begin mainline paving along I-39
- Installation of guardrail.
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 US 10 from July 22 to July 28.
- I-39 norhtbound lane closures from US 10 to 2nd Street from July 22 –to July 25 (night).
- I-39 southbound shoulder closure between WIS 66 East and US 10.
- Business 51 northbound off-ramp closure on July 22.
- Business 51 northbound on-ramp closure on July 24 (night).
- I-39 southbound lane closure between Casimir Road and Reserve Street on July 24 (night).
- Business 51 southbound on-ramp closure on July 25 (night).
Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/i39-portage/
