US 51, US 8 to Bearskin Bridge, Oneida and Lincoln Counties

Location

US 51, US 8 to Bearskin Bridge, Oneida and Lincoln counties

Overview

The project involves repairing the concrete pavement, resurfacing the asphalt pavement and bridge repairs. The purpose of the project is to maximize the life of the existing pavement.

Traffic Impacts

  • Before Memorial Day - Detour traffic to US 8 and WIS 47 during majority of concrete pavement repairs and some bridge work. Timeline is mid-April until Memorial Day.
  • After Memorial Day – Lane closures, flagging, temporary traffic signals at the bridge over Bearskin Creek. Lanes open for weekends.

Real Estate

No real estate acquisition is not anticipated

Schedule

  • Local Officials March 2024
  • Public involvement period in April 2024
  • Complete project design August 2025
  • Construction in April 2026

Public Involvement

​Contact

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