I-39 northbound, County O to WIS 54, Portage County

Location

I-39 northbound, County O to WIS 54, Portage and Waushara Counties

Project Overview

The proposed project consists of:

  • Resurfacing 16.9 miles of I-39 by milling and overlaying I-39 and its shoulder pavements.
    • The underlying pavement and base course retain their structural integrity and will remain in place.
  • Milling and overlaying the ramps, paved shoulders and crossovers at WIS 73 (Plainfield), County D and County W Interchanges.
  • Restoring gravel shoulders.
  • Replacing guardrail and culverts.
  • Cleaning and opening underdrain pipes.
  • Replacing missing delineators.

Traffic Impacts

I-39 will remain open to traffic, but construction will be completed using single-lane closures. Temporary closures might be necessary to improve the ramps at WIS 73, County D and County W.

Real Estate

No real estate acquisition anticipated

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting - May 2025
  • Public Involvement Letters - June 2025
  • Final Plans - May 1, 2026
  • Construction - Summer 2027<

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held. Please review the materials below and provide comment before July 20, 2025.

Contacts

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

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