Virtual public involvement meeting set for proposed US 53 roadway project

Proposed work overlays the existing concrete pavement on southbound lanes with new asphalt

Release date: Aug. 10, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a virtual public involvement meeting to obtain comments on a proposed pavement resurfacing project in Douglas County on southbound US 53 from County Y north to County M in the town of Gordon.

Go to the project website to review materials. Comments are being accepted through Sept. 1, 2023, by:

• Email: ​Philip.Keppers@dot.wi.gov
• Mail:​ ​Wisconsin Department of Transportation
  

  1701 N. 4th St.
  Superior, WI 54880
  Attn.: Philip Keppers, P.E.

The existing concrete pavement is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing to:

• Make concrete pavement repairs including at the St. Croix River Bridge approach.
• Overlay the existing concrete pavement with asphalt.
• Clear roadside brush and trees.
• Replace guardrail that does not meet current crash standards.
• Repair and replace deteriorated culverts.
• Place new pavement markings.

Construction currently is scheduled to be completed as early as in 2025. During construction, US 53 will remain open to traffic, but motorists can expect single-lane and shoulder closures.