The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public feedback on proposed improvements to WIS 23 in Sheboygan County. The purpose of this outreach is to obtain your input on the identified needs and proposed design details. We appreciate your input and encourage you to take a moment to review the project information and provide comment.
Location
Project 1440-41-00
WIS 23 from County P to WIS 32 in the towns of Plymouth and Sheboygan Falls in Sheboygan County.
Project 1440-42-00
WIS 23 from WIS 32 to Taylor Drive in the town of Sheboygan Falls, village of Kohler and the city of Sheboygan in Sheboygan County.
Purpose and Need
The purpose of the projects is to preserve the existing roadway and improve safety of the facility by addressing pavement deterioration and outdated guardrail.
Proposed Improvements
WisDOT has created a public handout and presentation slides for this project. Please feel free to download, print and share with anyone who does not have access to the website. The same information on the website is in the downloadable handout and presentation slides.
The proposed improvements for Project ID 1440-41-00 include:
- Repair pavement
- Overlay the existing concrete pavement
- Reconstruct the intersection at WIS 23 and Sunset Road
- Reconstruct the intersection at WIS 23 and County TT
- Replace beam guard
- Replace culvert end-walls
- Install pavement marking
The proposed improvements for Project ID 1440-42-00 include:
- Repair pavement
- Mill and overlay the existing asphalt pavement
- Replace beam guard
- Replace culvert end-walls
- Install pavement marking
Project Schedule
Preliminary design: Fall 2022
Right of way acquisition: Spring 2023 through Spring 2025
Final plans: Spring 2025
Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2027 but may be moved up to 2026
Traffic Impacts
WIS 23 will be open to traffic throughout the majority of construction. Single-lane closures will be used for WIS 23 Eastbound traffic and for WIS 23 Westbound traffic, during concrete repair work, asphalt milling and asphalt paving. Also, temporary lane closures and access restrictions will occur on Sunset Road and County TT during construction. Access will be maintained for all residents and businesses.
Right of Way Needs
Real estate is anticipated for intersection improvements at Sunset Road and County TT.
In This Together Program for Businesses
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It is critical that customers have access to businesses, and they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT’s
In This Together program is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. On the In This Together website, businesses can find the following:
- Specially designed
business coordination guide for businesses to succeed during a highway construction project, including information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Case studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used in the communities throughout Wisconsin
- Promotional samples showing a variety of examples of how businesses have promoted their businesses during construction
During any short-term detours, businesses impacted will also have the opportunity for temporary business signing.
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. Your input is welcome and appreciated throughout the design process. You can provide comments in the following ways:
- Fill out the comment form below and mail to WisDOT contact address:
- Email comments or questions to the contacts listed below
- Call any of the contacts listed below
Contacts
If you have any questions regarding the information provided in this handout, or if questions come up at a later time, please contact one of the individuals listed below:
Kyle Treml, P.E., Project Manager
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone (920) 360-7029
Email:
Kyle.Treml@dot.wi.gov
Kimberly Slezak, P.E., Project Manger
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone (920) 492-4131
Email:
Kimberly.Slezak@dot.wi.gov
Robert Wagner, P.E., Project Supervisor
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone (920) 445-9925
Email:
Robert.Wagner@dot.wi.gov