WIS 31 (Green Bay Road) Reconstruction - Racine County

Project Location

WIS 31 (Green Bay Road) from WIS 11 to WIS 20 in Racine County.

Project Overview

Approximately 1.5 miles of WIS 31 is to be reconstructed with spot improvements in the city of Racine and the village of Mount Pleasant. Improvements will include:

• Reconstruction of the roadway, including new storm sewer and pavement
  
• Construct medians at unsignalized intersections 
  
• Install sidewalks for pedestrian and transit access
  
• Widen shoulders for bicyclists 
• Extend turn lanes and improve sight lines 
  
• Traffic signal replacement
  
• Shift roadway alignment north of Castle Court to minimize impacts to historic church properties 
  

Project Purpose and Need

The project proposes to provide long-term improvements to the pavement, operation, and safety of the roadway. This existing section of WIS 31 has multiple transit stops with limited pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.

Public Involvement

Public Involvement Meeting #3

WisDOT hosting a third public involvement meeting for this project on Tuesday, December 10. The meeting was held at Mount Pleasant Lutheran Church (1700 S. Green Bay Road) in Racine. Below are documents that were on display and available during this meeting:

• Meeting Invite
• Meeting Handout
• Exhibit 1 - WIS 11 to Castle Ct
• Exhibit 2 - Castle Ct to WIS 20
• Comment Form
• Interactive Map Tool - (Instructions: drag the swipe bar, zoom in and out, and pan along WIS 31 to compare the project design with the existing road)

Public Involvement Meeting #2

WisDOT hosted a second public involvement meeting on September 29, 2022, regarding the proposed reconstruction project. Materials and exhibits shared at the meeting are posted below to help give more opportunity for public feedback.

• View meeting invite
• Meeting Handout
• Project Purpose and Need
• Alternative 1 and 2 Exhibit - Margery Drive to WIS 20
• Alternative 1 and 2 Exhibit - WIS 11 to Margery Drive
• Alternative 3 Exhibit - Margery Drive to WIS 20
• Alternative 3 Exhibit - WIS 11 to Margery Drive
• Comment Form

Public Involvement Meeting #1

A public involvement meeting was held on February 11, 2020, where WisDOT personnel presented design plans on the proposed reconstruction project.

• PIM Handout
• Comment Form
  

Schedule

Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2027.

Traffic Impacts

Traffic shifts will take place during construction so crews can reconstruct one side of the roadway at a time.

Contacts

Nguyen Ly (Win Lee), P.E., WisDOT Project Manager
(262) 548-8739
nguyen.ly@dot.wi.gov

Dan Sellers, WisDOT Communications
(262) 548-6702
daniel.sellers@dot.wi.gov