Location
US 10 and WIS 66, Stevens Point, Portage County
Overview
The department is proposing to improve curb ramps along 9.22 miles of US 10 and WIS 66. There is a statewide initiative and transition plan to bring existing curb ramps on state facilities into compliance with standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This project is needed because most of the existing curb ramps within the project limits do not meet current ADA standards. Each curb ramp location has been investigated to verify if it meets current ADA standards. Curb ramps included in the project will be updated to meet ADA standards to the greatest extent feasible. This will remove or reduce obstacles and barriers for pedestrian travel.
The project will address the following:
- Lack of detectable warning fields
- Flares, landing areas, longitudinal and cross slopes, and curb ramp geometry that does not meet current ADA standards
Coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and an environmental document are complete. There are several Section 4(f) properties on the project corridor. Section 4(f) properties are publicly owned parks, recreation areas, wildlife or waterfowl refuge areas and any significant historical or archeological sites.
Traffic Impacts
US 10 and WIS 66 will remain open during construction with temporary, short duration, lane closures near the curb ramps being constructed. Pedestrians can expect short term detours and temporary pedestrian accommodations.
Real Estate
Additional right of way is required for this project. Property owners with real estate impacts will be contacted individually via mail or phone by a real estate agent. Temporary limited easements (TLEs) are necessary at most of the curb ramp locations to accommodate construction of the new curb ramps. TLEs are needed to allow for minor grading to blend slopes and match the work into existing yards. TLEs may also be acquired to allow room for temporary pedestrian accommodations during construction.
A smaller number of curb ramp locations will require some minor fee title acquisition. In these areas it may be necessary to place new sidewalk outside the existing right of way to construct a curb ramp that meets ADA standards.
Real estate acquisition will begin in Summer 2025.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
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Public Involvement
A second public involvement meeting is being held
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 from 5 to 7 pm at the Portage County Annex Building, 1462 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481
The following information will be shared:
An invitation letter was sent to affected property owners. A translated version of the letter is below:
The first public involvement meeting was held in 2023. Property owners and business owners within the project limits were sent a letter and handout. Information presented at the meeting included:
Location maps of curbs to be addressed:
Project Schedule
- Local officials meeting - March 30, 2023
- Public involvement meeting and open houses - April 18, 2023
- Public comment period - April 18 to May 18, 2023
- Preliminary plans - Spring 2023
- Environmental document - Summer 2023
- Second Public Involvement Meeting - July 16, 2025
- Final right of way plat - Summer 2025
- Real estate negotiations - Summer 2025 to Fall 2026
- Final plans - Fall 2026
- Construction currently scheduled 2027