WIS 122 (South junction of West County B to West Mill Street) - Iron County

Location

WIS 122, south junction of West County B to Mill Street in the Iron County town of Saxon.

Overview

The asphalt on this 0.41-mile stretch of WIS 122 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to

  • Reconstruct WIS 122 from County B to 400 feet north of Mill Street
  • Construct sidewalk along WIS 122 from County B to Country Villa Apartments
  • Replace existing curb ramps and add new curb ramps to meet ADA standards
  • Add curb and gutter along WIS 122 and add additional inlets to drain roadway
  • Replace existing storm sewer system and abandon storm sewer cistern
  • Add parallel parking on both sides of WIS 122 from School Street to Church Street
  • Install street lighting along WIS 122 to replace and improve existing lighting

Traffic Impacts

During construction, through traffic will be detoured along County B and US 2, and local access will be maintained.

Real Estate

Temporary limited easements (TLEs) are anticipated to make curb ramp, grading and sidewalk upgrades.

Click here to review the Rights of Landowners Under Wisconsin Eminent Domain Law.

Project Schedule

The current proposed schedule includes:

  • Holding a local officials meeting - January 2025
  • Holding a public involvement meeting - February 2025
  • Completing project design - May 2027
  • Completing construction - 2028

Public Involvement

WisDOT is hosting a public involvement meeting to share project details and obtain public input.

  • When: 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6
    • A presentation is planned for 5 p.m.
  • Where: Saxon Community Center, 14280 N. Church St., Saxon, WI 54559
  • The following information will be shared:
Comments on the proposed project are being accepted through March 6, 2025, by:
  • Email: marijean.hoppe@dot.wi.gov
  • Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
    510 Hanson Lake Road
    Rhinelander, WI 54501
    Attn.: Marijean Hoppe

Contacts

Marijean Hoppe, WisDOT Project Manager
marijean.hoppe@dot.wi.gov
(715) 365-5880

Rhinelander Office
510 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