Location
US 10 and WIS 66, Stevens Point, Portage County
Overview
There is a statewide initiative and transition plan to bring existing curb ramps on state facilities into compliance with standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This project is needed because most of the existing curb ramps within the project limits do not meet current ADA standards.
The purpose of the project is to address curb ramp deficiencies along 9.22 miles of US 10 and WIS 66 by installing and updating curb ramps to meet ADA compliance when possible. This will remove or reduce obstacles and barriers for pedestrian travel.
Each curb ramp location will be investigated to verify if the curb ramps meet current ADA standards. Any curb ramps included in the project not meeting ADA standards will be evaluated and, if possible, will be removed and replaced so they are compliant with ADA standards. Those existing ramps that cannot be made compliant for various reasons will be constructed to be as compliant as possible.
The proposed action will address the following curb ramp deficiencies:
- Lack of detectable warning fields
- Flares, level landing areas, longitudinal and cross slopes, and curb ramp geometry that does not meet current ADA requirements.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, there may be temporary lane closures that are short in length and needed near the curb ramp that is being constructed. Sidewalk closures and detours will be required.
Pedestrian detour lengths will be minimized by not allowing construction at adjacent intersections to take place at the same time. Temporary pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps may be utilized to allow for pedestrian access at all times.
Real Estate
Additional right of way will be required for this project. Temporary limited easements (TLEs) will be necessary at most of the curb ramp locations to accommodate construction of the new curb ramps. TLEs will be needed to allow for minor grading to blend slopes and match the work into existing yards. TLEs may also be acquired to allow room for temporary pedestrian accommodations during construction.
A smaller number of curb ramp locations will require some minor fee title acquisition. In these areas it may be necessary to place new sidewalk outside the existing right of way to complete the new curb ramp construction. Preliminary right of way impacts are shown on the project maps below.
WisDOT expects to begin real estate acquisition in Fall 2023.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
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Public Involvement
Property owners and business owners within the project limits have been sent a letter and handout. Information presented at the meeting includes:
Location maps of curbs to be addressed:
Project Schedule
- Local officials meeting - March 30, 2023
- Public involvement meeting and open houses - April 18, 2023
- Public comment period - April 18 to May 18, 2023
- Preliminary plans - Spring 2023
- Environmental document - Summer 2023
- Final right of way plat - Fall 2023
- Real estate negotiations - Fall 2023 – Fall 2025
- Final plans - Fall 2025
- Construction currently scheduled 2026