Location
US 51, between Oneida Street and Manitou Park Drive, in the towns of Hazelhurst and Minocqua
Project Overview
The existing asphalt pavement on US 51 is showing signs of deterioration and has exceed its useful service life. There are some cross culvert pipes that have deteriorated. Additionally, guardrail and curb ramps need to be replaced to meet current standards. The objective of this project is to make improvements reduce the future maintenance efforts and costs.
Proposed improvements include:
- Replace asphalt pavement
- Replace culverts
- Replace guardrail
- Replace curb and gutter
- Replace curb ramps
- Regrade slopes and ditches
- Install and upgrade pavement markings and signing
- Install thermoplastic snowmobile crossings
Traffic Impacts
The highway will remain open to through traffic. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction accompanied by a two-way left-turn lane throughout the length of the project. Motorists can also expect to encounter flagging operations during construction. Access will be maintained at all intersections. Access to adjacent properties will be maintained during construction. Brief interruptions in access may occur temporarily at driveways. The contractor will be required to notify homeowners and businesses prior to these impacts.
Real Estate
Real estate acquisition is anticipated. Temporary easements will be required for grading and ditching along the project corridor. A small number of parcels will require permanent Right-of-way acquisition for construction of a culvert pipe and side road curb and gutter.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: Oct. 4, 2023
- Public Involvement Meeting: Nov. 13, 2023
- Real Estate Negotiations: Fall 2024
- Complete Project Design: Spring 2029
- Construction Currently Scheduled to Begin: Spring 2030
Public Involvement
A public involvement period has been held. The materials below were presented.
In This Together program for businesses
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It's critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT's
In This Together program is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. On the In This Together page, businesses can find:
- Specially designed
Business Coordination Guide for businesses to succeed during a highway construction project, includes information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Case studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used in communities throughout Wisconsin.
- Promotional samples showing a variety of examples of how businesses have promoted their businesses during construction.
During construction, temporary signing for business will be available. While signing and other marketing/advertising during the construction is up to the business, WisDOT encourages businesses to use the resources above to assist them with planning for construction before the construction begins.