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: