WIS 29, Bridge Overlay, Abottsford to Wausau, Marathon County

Location

WIS 29, Abbotsford to Wausau, Marathon County

Project Overview

The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate bridge decks and repair other structural features of seven bridges on located along the WIS 29 mainline between Purple Martin Lane and the Little Rib River. This work will extend the service life of those bridges the structures.

Proposed improvements include:

  • Concrete overlay on bridge decks
  • Joint repairs and panel replacements
  • Mill and overlay on paved shoulders
  • Thin polymer overlay

Traffic Impacts

Traffic will be reduced from two lanes to one lane during construction.

Real Estate

No real estate acquisition​ is anticipated

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: June 6, 2025
  • Public Involvement July 2025
  • Final Plans: May 1, 2027
  • Construction is currently scheduled for 2028

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held. Letters have been sent to affected property owners. The following information has been shared:

Contact Us

Korey Boehm, Project Manager
korey.boehm@dot.wi.gov
715-365-5764

Rhinelander Office
510 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