WIS 22, WIS 21 to the Portage/Waupaca County line, Waushara and Portage Counties

Location

WIS 22, WIS 21 to the Portage/Waupaca County line, Waushara and Portage Counties

Project Overview

The proposed project is to mill the existing distressed pavement and overlay new asphalt pavement on WIS 22. From the beginning of the project to the southern limits of the village of Wild Rose, the project proposes milling 4 inches of existing asphalt pavement and overlaying 4 inches of new HMA surface. From the northern limits of the village of Wild Rose to the end of the project limits, the project proposes milling 4 inches of existing asphalt pavement and overlaying 4.5 inches of new HMA surface. The proposed project would have a grade raise of 0.5 inches north of Wild Rose to the end of project. The mill and overlay would exclude the village of Wild Rose.

Traffic Impacts

Some of the work can be performed while traffic is maintained on WIS 22. The construction zone will require temporary lane closures with flaggers and/or shoulder closures on each end of the work zone. At the end of the workday the roadway will be opened to traffic. A detour will be in place during the replacement of one large pipe near the fish hatchery with a cast in place concrete box culvert. This is anticipated to last 3 to 5 weeks and then will be reopened to traffic. Holiday restrictions will be enforced for Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Wild Rose Days.

Real Estate

Isolated impacts. Limited to right of way being acquired the Wisconsin Department of Resources Wild Rose fish hatchery.

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: December 2, 2024
  • Public Involvement​ Period: May 20 to June 3, 2025
  • Final Plans: Sept. 14, 2027

Public Involvement

A public involvement meeting and comment period was held for this project. The following material was shared:

Contacts

Korey Boehm, Project Manager
korey.boehm@dot.wi.gov
715-421-8311

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Rd.
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