Project location
The project is located on WIS 96, Wisconsin Avenue, from Casaloma Drive to North Badger Avenue, in the town of Grand Chute in Outagamie County.
Project map
Project need/purpose
The purpose of this project is to extend the service life of the existing pavement, provide an improved all-weather surface, and increase the ride quality for the traveling public. The original concrete pavement underneath the current asphalt on WIS 96 was placed in 1953, 1958, and 1970 with the most recent improvements taking place in sections in 1998, 1999, 2008, and 2011. The existing pavement is now showing signs of distress and longitudinal cracking is starting to occur throughout the project limits. This improvement project will improve the existing pavement surface and provide a safer and more efficient highway system for the traveling public.
Proposed improvements
The project is a pavement resurfacing project that will consist of a mill and overlay of the existing pavement with concrete patching as needed from Casaloma Drive to Lynndale Drive. From Lynndale Drive to Badger Avenue, minor concrete patch repairs will take place. Other project work will include the resurfacing of the railroad crossing just west of Badger Avenue, abrasive blasting and repainting of the structural steel on the I-41 overpass structures, curb ramp improvements at various intersections, new sidewalk at specific locations throughout the project limits, removal of the existing overhead sign and beam guard just west of I-41, storm sewer repairs, and new pavement markings. Slotted left turn lanes will also be added at the intersection of WIS 96 and Bluemound Drive as part of the
Highway Safety Improvement Program.
Traffic impacts
A majority of the work on WIS 96 will be conducted during off-peak hours in the form of single-lane closures. Intersection improvements at WIS 96 and Bluemound Drive and the painting of the structures on I-41 over WIS 96 may require short-term lane closures at those locations. A short-term detour of WIS 96 may also be required for work at the railroad just west of Badger Avenue. This detour would utilize WIS 47 (N Richmond Street), WIS 125 (W College Avenue), and County A (Lynndale Drive).
Project schedule
- Design is ongoing and will continue through the fall of 2024
- Real estate acquisition is ongoing and will continue through the summer of 2024
- Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2026 with the possibility of advancement of 2025
Real estate
Real estate acquisition will be required for the proposed improvements. Acquisition will include areas of permanent acquisition (FEE), Highway Easement (HE), and Temporary Limited Easements (TLE). A member of our real estate team will contact you if acquisition of your property is required.
In This Together program for businesses
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
Business Coordination Guide 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.
Temporary business signing
During any short-term detours, businesses impacted will also have the opportunity for temporary business signing. Information regarding business signing can be found in the Business Coordination Guide.
Project contacts
If you have any questions regarding the information provided on this website, or if questions come up later, please contact:
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
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
Melissa Kok
Regional Communications Manager
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304-5344
Phone: (920) 492-5743
Melissa2.Kok@dot.wi.gov