The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements on WIS 57 in Sheboygan County. This website provides information regarding the proposed improvements, describes the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offers an opportunity for public comment.
Project location
15.9 miles of WIS 57 from just north of the Clearview Road intersection near Waldo to just south of the WIS 32/57 intersection at the north Sheboygan County line near Millhome.
Purpose and need
Higher than average crash rates and/or operational deficiencies exist at four intersections. The intersections are WIS 57 at WIS 28, County U, County C, and County J. WisDOT proposes the improvement alternatives below as a safety upgrade to each intersection.
The existing pavement is showing signs of deterioration including longitudinal and transverse cracking in the concrete and asphalt pavement. The pavement surface has reached the end of its useful life and should be repaired to preserve the integrity of the riding surface and base and decrease future maintenance costs.
The existing beamguard does not meet current standards and should be replaced. Culverts along the length of the project are also in need of repair or replacement.
Proposed improvements
The proposed improvements are currently in the preliminary design phase. We appreciate your comments on the improvements. Proposed improvements include:
- Repair cracked panels and faulted joints of the concrete pavement
- Mill 2.5 inches of existing surface and pave 2.5 inches of hot mix asphalt
- Create Restricted Crossing U-Turn (RCUT) at County U and WIS 57 intersection
- Roundabout at County J and WIS 57
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View WIS 57/County J intersection improvement
- This improvement would also replace the existing bridge over Otter Creek just south of the County J intersection, and the existing bridge over Otter Creek just west of the County J intersection.
- Intersection improvements at WIS 57/County C and WIS 28/WIS 57 include:
- Replace Guardrail
- Culvert pipe repair/replacement
- Install centerline and shoulder rumble strips
- Pavement marking
Anticipated benefits
The project will improve the operations and safety of drivers at intersections, provide motorists with a smoother riding surface resulting in less wear on vehicles, extend the life of pavement, and decrease future maintenance costs.
Traffic impacts
WIS 57 will remain open to traffic during mainline paving operations using lane closures and flagging operations.
WIS 57 will be closed and detoured for intersection improvements at County U, County J. The closure timeframe(s) and detour routes have not been determined to date.
Schedule
- Environmental Document: Spring 2023
- Second Public Involvement Meeting: Spring 2024
- Project design: 2022-2027
- Final Design: Summer 2026
- Construction currently scheduled in 2028
- Could be advanced to 2027 if funding becomes available
Real estate
FEE/TLE would be required for intersection improvements at WIS 28, County U, and County J. Detailed real estate needs will not be known until a preferred alternative is selected.
Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones or impacted by detour routes have special needs.
WisDOT's In This Together website is offered to businesses, organizations, and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. It includes promotional examples, case studies and a specially designed Business Coordination Guide with information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Temporary business signing
Public input/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. Comments are welcomed and appreciated throughout the design process. Comments can be submitted via email, prepaid mailer or simply phone any of the contacts listed below.
Please submit comments to WisDOT using one of the following methods so that we receive them by the comment date to be considered during design.
Project contact
Kimberly Slezak, P.E.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-492-4131
Email:
Kimberly.Slezak@dot.wi.gov