WIS 17, Culvert Replacements, Vilas County

Location

WIS 17, Vilas County

Overview

The purpose of this project is to preserve WIS 17 and minimize the overall life cycle cost of the corridor. The existing culverts crossing the highway are showing signs of deterioration and need to be addressed.

The project's proposed improvements include replacing these culverts and reconstructing the section of roadway above the culvert.

Traffic Impacts

The highway is expected to remain open during construction. Motorists can expect periodic lane shifts, lane width restrictions, and flagging operations.

Real Estate

Property acquisition (FEE) will be needed for a culvert replacement area

Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]

Schedule

  • Local Officials meeting: May 2, 2023
  • Public Involvement: June - July of 2023
  • Real Estate Acquisition: November 2023 thru April 2025
  • Project Design Complete: May 2025
  • Begin of Construction: Summer of 2026

Public Involvement

A Public Involvement Period was held. The following information was presented:

Contacts

Andrew Casper, WisDOT Project Manager
andrew.casper@dot.wi.gov
(715) 365-5713

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Road
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