The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements at the intersection of WIS 42/57 and County BB (Gordon Road) in the town of Sevastopol in Door County. The purpose of this website is to provide information regarding the proposed improvements, describe the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offer an opportunity for public comment.
Notice of Public Meeting
WisDOT will hold a live, online public involvement meeting to show proposed improvements to the WIS 42/57 and County BB intersection improvements. The meeting will be held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025 via Microsoft Teams. The intent of this meeting is to present the proposed improvements and to solicit public comments/input. To join the meeting:
Virtual Public Involvement Meeting
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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For full video and audio: Access the meeting via computer or mobile device by clicking the “Click here to join meeting” link below at the time of the meeting.
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For audio-only: Call into the meeting via phone. You will hear the presentation and be able to ask questions.
- Conference Call Number: 1-608-571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 698 397 985#
Project staff will share maps, displays and exhibits via a live presentation. A comment, question and answer period will follow the live presentation. You can also listen to the project presentation via audio-only if you prefer.
Project location
The intersection of WIS 42/57 and County BB is located between the north limits of the city of Sturgeon Bay and where WIS 42 & WIS 57 split in the town of Sevastopol in Door County.
Project purpose and need
The purpose of the project is to improve safety at the WIS 42/57 and County BB (Gordon Road) intersection while providing acceptable traffic operations. The need for the proposed improvement is to reduce the number of severe crashes at the intersection.
- From 2018 to 2022, there were eighteen crashes at the intersection.
- Nine of the crashes resulted in injuries.
- Eight of the crashes were right angle crashes, which tend to be the most severe types of crashes.
- The type, severity and frequency of the crashes at this intersection are especially concerning, prompting the need for improvements.
2023 temporary safety improvement
In 2023, intersection modifications were constructed to restrict eastbound County BB (Gordon Road) traffic from making a left turn onto northbound WIS 42/57. Those improvements were intended to be temporary, as the delineator posts used to restrict turns are an ongoing maintenance issue, and the restricted movements increase travel times.
- As of July 2025, three crashes have occurred near the intersection since the construction of those improvements, including two injury crashes, indicating further improvements are needed to permanently improve safety and operations at the WIS 42/57 and County BB intersection.
Proposed improvements
This is a reconstruction-level project. WisDOT vetted numerous alternatives. Alternatives considered and dismissed are at the end of this webpage. Proposed improvements include:
- Conversion of the one-way stop-controlled intersection into a two-lane roundabout with two northbound and two southbound through lanes.
- New pavement structure, pavement marking and signing.
- Replacement of Big Creek box culvert (photo right).
- Existing structure: 8’ wide x 5’ high single span bridge
- Constructed in 1922, extended in 1952, guardrail in 2023
- New structure: 15’ wide x 5’ high box culvert
- New storm sewer and intersection lighting.
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View WIS 42/County BB Roundabout Design Display
Anticipated benefits
- Decrease speeds through the intersection.
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Reduce the likelihood of right-angle crashes within the intersection.
- Reduce the number of severe crashes at the intersection.
Traffic impacts
- WIS 42/57 will remain OPEN during construction with a temporary bypass roadway.
- County BB will be CLOSED to through traffic during construction with a posted detour.
- Local access to properties and businesses within project limits will be maintained throughout construction.
- Access to Old Highway Road will remain OPEN.
Schedule
- Environmental Document approval: Fall 2025
- Real estate acquisition: Anticipated to begin in 2026
- Design: Continues through 2027
- Utility relocations: Anticipated in late 2027 / early 2028
- Construction: Tentatively scheduled for 2028
Real Estate
Right-of-way acquisitions in the form of permanent (FEE), permanent easement (PLE), and temporary easement (TLE) are anticipated to accommodate the reconstruction of the intersection. A member of the real estate team will contact affected property owners at the start of the real estate acquisition process.
Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones or impacted by detour routes have special needs. WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to business, organizations and community leaders as an idea source to plan for road construction in their area. It includes promotional examples, case studies and guide for businesses with information on:
- Planning ahead
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
Temporary business signing during closures and detours
Businesses impacted by highway closures and detours will have an opportunity for temporary business signage during construction.
Public input/comments
Please submit comments to WisDOT using one of the following methods so that we receive them by the comment due date of August 30, 2025.
- Fill out the comment form (prepaid mailer) attached to the WIS 42/County BB Public Handout and mail to WisDOT contact below.
- Email comments or questions to the contact listed below.
- Call the contact below.
Project contacts
Paul Brauer, P.E.
Project Manager
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 492-5629
Email:
paul.brauer@dot.wi.gov
Alternatives considered and dismissed
The following alternatives were considered and dismissed. The dismissed alternatives do not meet the project's purpose and need as well as the preferred alternative of a multi-lane roundabout with two through lanes on WIS 42/57.
1-Way Stop with restricted eastbound left turns
- Expected to have failing operations
- Maintenance concerns
All Way Stop
- Expected to have failing operations
- Significant delays on WIS 42/57
- Does not meet all way stop warrants
Traffic Signals
- Does not meet signal warrants
- Expected to have queues over 700’ on WIS 42/57
Single-Lane Roundabout
- Expected to have queues over 400’
- Significant increase in queues and delays on weekends or holidays
Multi-lane roundabout with SINGLE through lanes on WIS 42/57
- NB entry: Exclusive left turn lane, exclusive through lane
- SB entry: Exclusive right turn bypass, exclusive through lane
- Increased delays expected on weekends or holidays
- Concerns with driver expectations