WIS 49, Cedar Road to WIS 66, Portage County

Location

  • WIS 49, Cedar Road to Lake View Road, Portage County
  • WIS 49, Lake View Road to WIS 66, Portage County

Project Overview

The purpose of the proposed project is to preserve the function, operation and safety of WIS 49 from Cedar Road to Lake View Road (project 6270-00-07) and from Lake View Road to WIS 66 (project 6270-00-08). The proposed action is needed to address the deteriorating pavement condition and deficient drainage facilities along WIS 49.

  • From Cedar Road to Lake View Road, the proposed work consists of milling 4-inches from the existing pavement structure and overlaying with 4-inches of new asphalt pavement. Additionally, the existing paved shoulders would be widened to 3-feet. Secondary work would include replacing culvert pipes, cleaning culvert pipes, ditching and other incidentals.
  • From Lake View Road to WIS 66, the proposed project consists of milling 2.5-inches from the existing pavement structure and overlaying with 3.5-inches of new asphalt pavement. Additionally, the existing paved shoulders would be widened to 3-feet. Secondary work would include replacing culvert pipes, replacing the pavement at the intersection of WIS 66 and other incidentals.

Traffic Impacts

Work anticipated to be done under flagging operations

Real Estate

No Real Estate acquisition is expected

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: Aug. 12, 2024
  • Public Involvement Period: Fall 2024
  • Final Plans: Spring 2027
  • Construction is scheduled for 2028 but could occur as early as 2027 if funds are available

Public Involvement

A public involvement period was held. The following information was shared:

Contacts

Wendy Arneson, Project Manager
Phone: (715) 421-7391
Email: wendy.arneson@dot.wi.gov

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Rd.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Phone: (715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780
Email: ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Phone: (715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334
Email: ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov