The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public feedback on proposed improvements to several intersections in the city of Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin. This website provides information regarding proposed improvement scope, schedule, traffic impacts, potential community impacts, information for businesses in the work zone, and offers an opportunity for public comment.
Project location
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is improving a total of seven intersections at two different locations in the city of Green Bay, Brown County. There are two different project IDs associated with the work at two locations.
- Project ID 9210-24-00: WIS 54/West Mason Street Project
- Intersection improvements will take place along WIS 54/West Mason St. at Hillcrest Drive, Green Ridge Road, La Count Road, Country Club Road, Packerland Drive, and Hinkle Street.
- Project ID 4190-19-00: WIS 32/Ashland Avenue and 9th Street Project.
- A separate project will improve intersections at WIS 32/Ashland Avenue and 9th Street.
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View locations of all intersection projects on a map (PDF)
Notice of Public Meeting
Green Bay intersection safety improvements Public Involvement Meeting
WisDOT will hold a live, online public involvement meeting to discuss proposed intersection improvements via Microsoft Teams. The project team will share maps and displays 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. To join the meeting:
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When: 5 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2025
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For full video and audio: Click the link below at the time of the meeting to enter the live 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: (608) 571-2209, Phone Conference ID: 312 464 055#
Project purpose and need
The purpose of the project is to improve intersection safety along WIS 54 and WIS 32. The need for this project is safety. The project benefits include improving intersection safety through various intersection modifications, improving sight distance, and updated pavement markings.
Project #1: WIS 54/W Mason Street Project (9210-24-00)
Proposed improvements
This project is an intersection improvement project. Proposed improvements include:
- Reconstructing positive offset left turn lanes at each of the identified intersections.
- Modifications to drainage to accommodate new turn lane layouts including:
- Reconstructing, adjusting, or removing and replacing inlets in the reconstructed areas.
- Reconstructing and reconnecting storm sewer pipes.
- Curb ramp upgrades throughout the project corridor.
- Updated pavement marking and signing in the areas of the turn lane modifications.
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View WIS 54/Mason Street intersection improvement design exhibit (PDF)
Note: Ahead of this project, the city of Green Bay will have a project to upgrade traffic signals at the intersections of Mason St. and Country Club Road, Packerland Dr., and Hinkle St. to monotubes. That work is anticipated to occur between fall 2025 and summer 2026.
Traffic impacts
West Mason Street will have various single lane closures at each intersection, with the ability for through traffic to travel on the mainline for the duration of construction.
- Left turns and side road crossing movements may be restricted at times.
- Temporary changes to Green Bay Metro Route 6 are possible.
- Local access will be maintained for properties and businesses.
Schedule
- Project Initiation – Begin data collection and preliminary design: Spring 2024
- Public Involvement Meeting: August 25, 2025
- Final Environmental Document Approval: Fall 2025
- Preliminary Design Complete: Fall 2025
- Right of Way Acquisition: Late fall of 2025 through fall of 2026
- Final Plans: Fall 2026
- Construction is currently scheduled to in 2027
Real estate
Minor right-of-way acquisition will be required including some permanent acquisition and temporary limited easement. A member of the WisDOT real estate team will contact those affected.
Project #2: WIS 32/Ashland and 9th Street Project (4190-19-00)
Proposed improvements
This project is an intersection improvement project. Proposed improvements include:
- Reconstructing positive offset left turn lanes.
- Upgrading curb ramps at the intersection and at the 9th Street railroad crossing.
- Removing pork chop islands to accommodate truck turning movements.
- Adding medians on 9th St. and raising the profile of 9th St. to improve railroad safety, which includes reconstructing a portion of 9th Street.
- Reconstructing/modifying the traffic signals at the intersection and also the railroad signals at the 9th Street crossing.>
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View Ashland Avenue/WIS 32 and 9th Street improvement exhibit (PDF)
Traffic impacts
One lane of Ashland Ave. will remain open in both directions. West of Ashland Ave., 9th St. will likely remain open in both directions, but a full closure could still occur based on design elements. East of Ashland Ave, 9th St. will be fully closed.
Schedule
- Project Initiation – begin data collection and preliminary design: Fall 2023
- Public Involvement Meeting: August 25, 2025
- Final Environmental Document Approval: Spring 2026
- Preliminary Design Complete: Spring 2026
- Right of Way Acquisition: 2026-2027
- Final Plans: Fall 2027
- Construction is currently scheduled in 2028
Real estate
West of Ashland Ave., real estate is anticipated on the south side of 9th Street. East of Ashland Ave, real estate is anticipated on both the north and south side of 9th Street. Only temporary acquisition is anticipated. A member of the WisDOT real estate team will contact those affected.
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 businesses, organizations, and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. It includes promotional examples, case studies, and a specially designed Business Coordination Guide with information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Temporary signing for businesses with road closures
Public comments
Your comments assist us in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling public as well as the needs of the local community. All comments are welcomed and appreciated throughout the design process. Please submit comments to WisDOT using one of the following methods.
Project contacts
Olivia Larsen - WIS 54 Lead Designer
WisDOT Civil Engineer
Office: (920) 492-5634
Olivia.Larsen@dot.wi.gov
Sam Bradley – WIS 32 Lead Designer
WisDOT Civil Engineer
Office: (920) 492 5733
Samuel.Bradley@dot.wi.gov
Joshua Lang, P.E., Project Manager
WisDOT Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-4141
Joshua.Lang@dot.wi.gov