Location
I-39 southbound, Columbia County Line to Waushara County Line, Marquette County
Project Overview
The purpose of the project is to address pavement deterioration in the driving lanes, entrance/exit ramps and side road interchanges.
Proposed Improvements include:
- Milling the surface of the existing pavement and overlaying with new asphalt.
- Resurfacing or reconstructing portions of I-39 on ramp pavement.
- Replacing existing guardrail and repair or replace culverts.
- Repair deterioration and perform preventative maintenance on bridges.
- Reconstruct portions of the pavement along WIS 23 and County E/J at the I-39 interchanges.
- Reconstruct portions of the concrete pavement at the I-39 southbound rest area. Additional work includes improving curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting, and upgrading curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
- Assess drainage and washouts at I-39 northbound rest area.
Traffic Impacts
Motorists on I-39 can expect temporary lane closures in the vicinity of the construction operations and a temporary speed reduction from 70 mph to 55 mph in construction areas. Motorists can also expect reduced lane widths at some locations for brief periods.
In addition, ramp impacts are expected as follows:
- I-39 southbound entrance/exit ramps at WIS 23/County P will have full ramp closures and detour via the adjacent interchange at County D and WIS 82 to WIS 13.
- I-39 southbound and northbound entrance and exit ramps at County E/J will have full ramp closures and detour via the adjacent interchanges of WIS 23/82 to the south and WIS 21 to the north.
- I-39 southbound entrance and exit ramps at County D and WIS 82 will be constructed under flagging operations with no detour.
Real Estate
No real estate acquisition is expected
Schedule
- Local Officials meeting: November 2023
- Public Involvement Period: December 2023
- Complete Project Design: August 2025
- Construction scheduled for 2026
Public Involvement
A public involvement period was held. The following information was presented.