WIS 23, Wisconsin Dells to Endeavor, Marquette County

Location

WIS 23, Adams County Line to I-39, Marquette County

Project Overview

The proposed improvements include resurfacing the asphalt by milling off the top surface and replacing it with a new asphalt. The improvements would also include replace deteriorating culvert pipes and guardrail. A High Friction Surface Treatment will be applied to two curves, one west of County AA and one at the County X intersection.

Traffic Impacts

The resurfacing and culvert replacements will take place under single lane closures with flagging.

Real Estate

Real estate acquisition consisting of both permanent fee and temporary limited easements will be required grading at culvert and guardrail locations.

  • Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
    • Also available in Spanish and/or Hmong

Project Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: March 2025
  • Public Involvement Mailing: April 2025
  • Complete preliminary project design: August 2025
  • Real estate acquisition process begins: Fall/Winter 2025
  • Complete final project design May 2027 construction currently scheduled for 2032, but could happen as early as 2028.

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held for this project. Please review the material below and provide comment before May 12, 2025.

​Contact

Elizabeth Miller, WisDOT Project Manager
715-315-9237

Rhinelander Office​
510 Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334