***SCHEDULE UPDATE! WORK TAKING PLACE AS OF AUGUST 2023***
For construction information on this and all projects under construction in the current year, please see the 511 Wisconsin family of construction project websites for construction operations, current traffic impacts, and any modifications to the schedule.
Project location and limits
The WIS 76 improvements are separated into three individual projects that extend from WIS 54 in the city of Shiocton to the US 45/WIS 76/WIS 22 intersection west of the village of Bear Creek in the towns of Bovina, Liberty, Maple Creek and Deer Creek in the counties of Outagamie and Waupaca. Each project is identified by a unique Project ID.
Waupaca County project
- Outagamie/Waupaca County Line to US 45 (Project ID 6518-00-00)
Outagamie County project
- WIS 54 to Outagamie/Waupaca County Line (Project ID 6518-06-00)
Outagamie County bridge project
- Bridge structures between Boelter Road and County W (Project ID 6518-07-00)
View WIS 76 project map
Project need
The purpose of the project is to improve the deteriorating pavement and structures on WIS 76, extend the roadway’s service life and upgrade other roadway deficiencies to improve safety. The existing pavement is showing signs of distress including traverse cracking and the existing joints are failing.
Proposed improvements
Project ID 6518-00-70 (Waupaca County: County Line to US 45)
- Mill/overlay of the existing pavement
- Realigning median islands on WIS 76/WIS 22 at US 45 intersection
- Widening for an improved right turn lane on WIS 22 at US 45 intersection
- Pavement markings and shoulder gravel
Project ID 6518-06-71 (Outagamie County: WIS 54 to County Line)
- Mill/overlay of existing pavement
- Culvert replacements
- Beam Guard replacements
- Curb ramp replacements within the village of Bear Creek
- Pavement markings and shoulder gravel
Project ID 6518-07-71 (Outagamie County bridges)
- Replace two existing bridges with box culverts
- Pavement markings and shoulder gravel
View WIS 76 project design display
Project schedule
Construction is scheduled for the 2023 and 2024 construction years.
Traffic impacts
Full closures, lane closures, and flagging operations will be utilized at various times during construction. Construction will be staged in a manner to minimize traffic disruptions. Access to businesses and property owners will always be maintained. Tentative impacts are as follows:
- The west leg of US 45/WIS 76/WIS 22 will be closed for intersection improvements. WIS 22 will be detoured for 45 days in 2024.
- The detour route will utilize County T and County O.
- WIS 76 will be detoured for the culvert, paving and structure replacement work in 2023 and 2024.
- Work will be conducted in two stages utilizing two detour routes in order to minimize traffic disruption.
- The detour will follow WIS 54 and US 45.
- Traffic control in the form of flagging operations will be used to close one lane at a time in portions of the work zone.
- Businesses affected by the detours are urged to use the resources noted below for businesses in work zones.
In This Together program for businesses and temporary business signing
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It’s critical that customers have access to businesses and that 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:
- Specially designed workbook for businesses to succeed during a highway construction project, includes information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Case studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used in communities throughout Wisconsin.
- Promotional samples showing various examples of how businesses have promoted their businesses during construction.
During construction, temporary signing for business will be available. More information on temporary business signing can be found on the
In This Together website. While signing and other marketing/advertising during the construction is up to the business, WisDOT encourages businesses to use the resources above to assist them with planning for construction before the construction begins.
Project contacts
Jesse Hansen, P.E., Project Manager, WisDOT, Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304-5344
Phone: (920) 492-5630
jesse.hansen@dot.wi.gov
Tammy Rabe, P.E., Project Supervisor, WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304-5344
Phone: (920) 492-5668
tammy.rabe@dot.wi.gov