US 51, Beachway Drive to Lakeview Road, Iron County

Location

US 51, Beachway Drive to Lakeview Road, Iron County

Project Overview

The existing pavement is experiencing transverse and longitudinal cracking, alligator cracking, and rutting. This is occurring due to traffic loading and the seasonal freeze/thaw process. To address these issues, proposed improvements include milling and overlaying the existing pavement. In addition, several curb and gutter sections will be replaced, several inlets will be repaired, curb ramps will be updated to current ADA standards, a section of roadway experiencing a frost heave will be addressed, and new pavement markings will be installed.

Traffic Impacts

Impacts will include daytime single lane closures. Roadway will be open to traffic by the end of the work day. No detours or temporary signals are expected.

Real Estate

Temporary Real Estate acquisition is anticipated for curb ramp upgrades to current ADA standards.

Project Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: Jan. 11, 2022
  • Public Involvement: January 2024
  • Completed project design: August 2025
  • Construction currently scheduled: Spring 2026

Contacts

Michelle Guoin, Project Manager
(715) 365-5792
michellem.guoin@dot.wi.gov

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Rd.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780
ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334
ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov