Location
WIS 22, WIS 156 to Lake Wagner Road, Waupaca
Project Overview
This section of WIS 22 connects smaller communities together. The proposed work on WIS 22 will address the aged and deteriorated pavement and curb and gutter, add pavement marking, modify intersections, and upgrade curb ramps to provide the public a safe facility.
Proposed improvements include:
- 5.5-inch mill and overlay in the city of Clintonville, from the beginning of the project approximately 50 feet north of WIS 156 for approximately 0.57 miles.
- 1.5-inch mill, 3-inch cold-in-place recycle and a 2.5-inch overlay of new asphaltic pavement in the rural portions of the project. The rural portions are between Clintonville and Embarrass, as well as north of the Embarrass village limits to the end of the project.
- Reconstruction through village of Embarrass. 16-inch subgrade, 12-inch base, 5.5-inch new asphaltic pavement, new concrete curb and gutter. The road will be narrowed from its existing width of 44 feet to a width of 32 feet. Curb ramps will be updated to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The village of Embarrass may replace their sanitary sewer and water utilities.
- To improve safety, reconstruct the intersection of WIS 22 and Main Street in the village of Embarrass. The intersection has experienced some crashes caused by southbound WIS 22 turning right (westbound) to remain on WIS 22. It is proposed to reconstruct the curb and gutter to a new alignment and adjust pavement markings to allow for better traffic flow for larger vehicles through the intersection.
Traffic Impacts
Work will be done under traffic using lane closures and flagging operations for the Clintonville and rural portions of the project. A detour will be used while the work within the village of Embarrass is performed. The detour route is yet to be determined.
Real Estate
Additional right of way will be required for this project. Temporary limited easements (TLEs) will be necessary at a majority of the curb ramp locations to accommodate construction of the new curb ramps. TLEs will be needed to allow for minor grading needed to blend slopes and match the work into existing yards. TLEs may also be acquired to allow room for temporary pedestrian accommodations during construction. FEE acquisition may be necessary at a few curb ramp locations. WisDOT expects to begin real estate acquisition in the fall of 2023.
WisDOT expects to begin real estate acquisition in Fall 2023.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
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Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: May 8, 2023
- Public Involvement: May 22 to June 30, 2023
- Environmental document: Fall 2023
- Final right of way plat: November 2023
- Real estate negotiations: Fall 2023 – Fall 2024
- Final plans: November 2024
- Construction currently scheduled: Spring 2025
Public Involvement
Residents and businesses within the project limits have been contacted via mail. Review the following materials to learn more about this project:
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.