Location
WIS 49, WIS 66 to WIS 29, Portage and Marathon Counties
Project Overview
The purpose of the proposed project is to preserve the function, operation, and safety of WIS 49 between WIS 66 and WIS 29 in Portage and Marathon counties. The project is needed to address the deteriorating pavement conditions and drainage structures along WIS 49. The existing asphalt surface in this section of WIS 49 is exhibiting signs of deterioration in the form of alligator cracking, longitudinal cracking, transverse cracking, patching and rutting. Several culverts along the corridor are showing signs of corrosion and damage and require replacement.
Proposed improvements include
(updates):
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Mill and repave top 2.5” of asphalt on travel lanes and shoulders
- Replace guardrail throughout the corridor
- Replace deteriorated culverts
- Rehabilitation of the three bridges between Wigwam Road and Bobsiding Road
- This includes concrete overlays, deck edge repair, and repainting of steel girders
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Replace culvert at Bradley Creek with an appropriately sized structure to fit the creek channel
Traffic Impacts
The project may be constructed over one or two construction seasons.
- WIS 66 to County C is currently scheduled to be constructed in 2030 but may be constructed as early as 2027.
- County C to WIS 29 is currently scheduled to be constructed in
2027.
- Due to culvert and milling operations, the roadway will need to be closed to through traffic during construction. The proposed detour route for through traffic is WIS 66, I-39 and WIS 29.
Real Estate
Right of way acquisition is planned as part of the project. It may be needed for cross culverts, intersections, and areas where additional grading is required. Both Fee and Temporary Limited Easements will be acquired along the corridor.
Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: July 2024
- First Public Involvement: September to October 2024
- Real Estate Acquisition: 2025-2026
- Second Public Involvement:
Aug. 6 to Sept. 5, 2025
- Second Local officials meeting:
Fall 2025
- Environmental document:
Fall 2025
- Final Plans: November 2026
- Construction currently scheduled:
- County C to WIS 29:
2027
- WIS 66 to County C:
2030 but could be as early as 2027
Public Involvement
A second public involvement period is being held. Letters have been sent to affected property owners. Please review the materials below and provide comment through the methods below:
A first public involvement period was held. Letters were sent to affected property owners. The following materials were shared.