Location
The study area is north and south of US 2 on the Bad River Reservation in the New Odanah area in the Ashland County, town of Sanborn.
Overview
The area being examined is prone to flooding. The study will investigate alternatives to make US 2 more resilient to flooding.
- A detailed report will be developed for all alternatives studied.
- Results of the report may be used to support future grant applications for design or construction activities going forward.
- Currently, there are no subsequent planning studies or construction projects planned in this area.
- This study is funded by PROTECT grant funding.
- Because of the location, the Bad River Tribe will be involved in the study.
Status
Kapur & Associates, Inc. of Milwaukee has been hired to provide consulting staff for the project, which is in the data collection phase.
Schedule
The study began in summer 2025, and it's expected to conclude in December 2026.
Contacts
Mae Sommerfeld
WisDOT Northwest Region Urban and Regional Planner
(920) 492-5705
mae.sommerfeld@dot.wi.gov
Marc Bowker
WisDOT Northwest Region Planning Engineer
(715) 635-4975
marc.bowker@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Eau Claire Office
718 W. Clairemont Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 836-2891, (800) 991-5285
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov