WIS 52 (Langlade County line to WIS 32) - Forest County

Location

WIS 52, Langlade County line to WIS 32, Forest County

Project Overview

The pavement is showing signs of distress. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:

  • Removing a portion of the existing pavement and overlaying the roadway with new asphalt pavement
  • Replacing culverts
  • Regrading ditches to improve drainage
  • Placing new pavement markings

Traffic Impact

During construction, WIS 52 will remain open to traffic for the majority of work, but motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging.

  • WIS 52 will be closed for the replacement of the Lily culvert.

Real Estate

Permanent right of way and/or temporary limited easements might be required for culvert replacement. To view information about landowner rights under Wisconsin's eminent domain law, click here for English, Hmong or Spanish.

Schedule

  • Preliminary plan submittal: April 2025
  • Environmental document completion: May 2025
  • Real estate acquisition: August 2025 to May 2027
  • Final plan submittal: May 2027
  • Construction: 2031
    • Construction could be advanced to 2028 if funding becomes available.

Public Involvement

WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project. Review the following materials to learn more about this project:

Comments on the project are being accepted through April ​28, 2025, by:

Contact Us

Andrew Casper, WisDOT Project Manager
andrew.casper@dot.wi.gov
(715) 365-5713

Rhinelander Office
510 Hanson Lake Road
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