US 10, Old Highway 18 Road to County J, Portage County

Location

US 10, Old Highway 18 Road to County J, Portage County

Project Overview

The existing US 10 Eastbound and Westbound pavement between I-39/US 51 and County J, as well as County J and the associated ramps, is showing signs of cracking along with weathering of the pavement surface.

Proposed improvements include:

  • A full depth concrete pavement repair and replacement for the worst areas, and a mill and overlay of the remaining areas
  • Replace the asphalt in the Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) and shoulders
  • Spot repair of inlets and curb and gutter
  • Replace or repair culvert pipes as needed
  • Replace or repair the concrete median barrier near the County J interchange
  • Replace the guardrail approaches to the County J bridge over US 10

Traffic Impacts

During construction, motorists will encounter single-lane closures. Temporary signals may be used. The ramps between US 10 and County J will be closed for nighttime work.

Real Estate

No real estate acquistion is expected

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: May 27, 2025
  • Public Involvement Meeting: June 18, 2025
  • Environmental Document: January 2026
  • Final Plans: August 2027
  • Construction currently scheduled for 2028

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held.

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

Contact Us

Michael Jelinek, WisDOT Project Leader
Michael.Jelinek@dot.wi.gov
(715) 421-8098

Preston Bohn, WisDOT Project Manager
Preston.Bohn@dot.wi.gov
(715) 421-7382

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