WIS 139, US 8 to Florence County line, Forest County

Location

WIS 139, US 8 to Florence County Line, Forest County

Project Overview

The existing pavement is showing signs of distress in the form of low level alligator cracking, longitudinal and transverse cracking, patching, weathering and rutting. The purpose of this project is to preserve the existing roadway.

The proposed improvements include:

  • Milling 1.75 inches of the existing pavement and placing new pavement
  • Replacing select culverts

Traffic Impacts

WIS 139 will remain open to traffic using temporary single-lane closures and lane shifts. Flaggers will direct traffic while construction is ongoing.

Real Estate

No real estate impacts are anticipated for this project.

Schedule

  • Local Officials: February 2025
  • Public Involvement Mailing: April/May 2025
  • Complete Project Design: November 2026
  • Construction is scheduled​ for 2028, but could occur as soon as 2027 if funds become available

Public Involvement

A public involvement period was held. The following information was shared:

Contacts

Felix Ogles, WisDOT Project Manager
felix.ogles@dot.wi.gov
(715) 421-8329

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