Location
WIS 44, Vine Street to WIS 73, Green Lake County
Project Overview
The existing WIS 44 pavement is showing signs of distress with alligator cracking, rutting, longitudinal cracking and transverse cracking. The pedestrian curb ramps will be brought up to current Americans with Disability Act standards. Portions of the guardrail along WIS 44 will be evaluated and upgrades as needed. Portions of the roadway do not have rumble strips which will also be evaluated and upgrades per current standards.
Traffic Impacts
The proposed work can be performed while traffic is maintained on WIS 44. The construction zone will require temporary lane closures with flaggers and shoulder closures on each end of the work zone. At the end of the workday the roadway will be opened to traffic. Horse/buggy and bicycle traffic can expect delays with flagging operations. Pedestrian traffic can expect to be detoured during the curb ramp work. Local events/parades will be coordinated with the local officials for project restrictions and requirements.
Real Estate
Temporary Real Estate acquisitions are expected for curb ramp and guardrail improvements.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
Project Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: July 26, 2023
- Public Involvement Comment period: Feb. 1 to Feb. 21, 2025
- Final Design: Aug. 1, 2026
- Construction scheduled for 2029 or as early as 2027 if funds become available.
Public Involvement
A public involvement period was held. The following materials were presented: