Location
WIS 22, WIS 156 to Lake Wagner Road, Waupaca
Project Overview
The project consists of improving 4.42 miles of WIS 22. This section of WIS 22 connects smaller communities together. The proposed work on WIS 22 will address the aged and deteriorated pavement, and curb and gutter; add pavement marking; modify intersections; and upgrade curb ramps to provide the public a safe facility.
Proposed improvements include:
- 5.5-inch mill and overlay in the city of Clintonville, from the beginning of the project at Green Tree Road, to approximately 50 feet north of WIS 156, for approximately 0.57 miles.
- 1.5-inch mill, 3-inch cold-in-place recycle and a 3.25-inch overlay of new asphalt pavement in the rural portions of the project. The rural portions are between Clintonville and Embarrass, and north of the Embarrass village limits to the end of the project at Lake Wagner Road.
- The pavement will be replaced in the village of Embarrass with 16-inch subgrade, 12-inch base, 5.5-inch new asphalt pavement, and new concrete curb and gutter. The road will be narrowed from its existing width of 44 feet to a width of 32 feet. Curb ramps will be updated to meet current ADA standards. The village of Embarrass will be replacing their sanitary sewer and water utilities.
- The intersection of WIS22 and Main Street in the village of Embarrass has experienced crashes caused by southbound vehicles on WIS 22 turning right (westbound) to remain on WIS 22. The curb and gutter and pavement markings will be modified to allow for better traffic flow for larger vehicles through the intersection.
The environmental document was approved in April 2024. The project has been screened by WisDOT for archaeological and historical impacts.
Traffic Impacts
Work will be done under traffic using lane closures and flagging operations for the Clintonville and rural portions of the project. A detour will be used while the work within the village of Embarrass is performed. The detour route is will utilize WIS 29, WIS 47,and WIS 54.
Real Estate
Additional right of way will be required for this project. Temporary limited easements (TLEs) will be necessary at a majority of the curb ramp locations to accommodate construction of the new curb ramps. TLEs will be needed to allow for minor grading needed to blend slopes and match the work into existing yards. TLEs may also be acquired to allow room for temporary pedestrian accommodations during construction. FEE acquisition may be necessary at a few curb ramp locations. WisDOT expects to begin real estate acquisition in Spring 2025.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: May 8, 2023
- Public Involvement #1: May 22 to June 30, 2023
- Environmental document: Spring 2024
- Final right of way plat: Winter 2024 to Spring 2025
- Public Involvement #2: March to April 2025
- Real estate negotiations: Spring to Fall 2025
- Final plans: August 2025
- Construction currently scheduled 2026
Public Involvement
Residents and businesses within the project limits have been contacted via mail. Review the following materials to learn more about this project:
Public Involvement #2:
A public involvement period was held. The following information was shared:
In This Together program for businesses
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It's critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. On the
In This Together page, businesses can find:
Specially designed
Business Coordination Guide for businesses to succeed during a highway construction project, includes information on:- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
Case studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used in communities throughout Wisconsin.Promotional samples showing a variety of examples of how businesses have promoted their businesses during construction.During construction, temporary signing for business will be available. While signing and other marketing/advertising during the construction is up to the business, WisDOT encourages businesses to use the resources above to assist them with planning for construction before the construction begins.