Business 51, Everest Drive to Eau Claire River Bridge, Marathon County

Location

Business 51, Everest Drive to Eau Claire River Bridge, Marathon County

Project Overview

The project will consist of replacing the existing pavement, upgrading curb ramps to meet ADA standards, the replacement of storm sewer structures and traffic signal infrastructure replacement.

Traffic Impacts

Work will be completed over two construction seasons using variety of strategies, including lane closures, detours and flagging.

Real Estate

Right of way and temporary easements are anticipated for storm sewer, curb ramp, sidewalk and retaining wall improvements. Additional temporary easements will be required due to local utility service connections.

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

Schedule

The project is currently scheduled to begin construction in 2029 and continue through 2030. Work could begin as early as the fall of 2028.

Public Involvement

A public involvement meeting was held Aug. 15. The following material was shared:

An invite letter was sent out to affected property owners. Translated versions of that letter are below:

Contacts

Korey Boehm, Project Manager
korey.boehm@dot.wi.gov
715-421-8311

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