Location
US 63 from just west of the WIS 48 intersection on the west side of the city of Cumberland to near Charrie Lane, with the exception of the Beaver Dam Lake structure.
Overview
US 63 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Remove 3.5 inches of the existing road surface and resurface with 3.5 inches of new asphalt.
- Reconstruct pedestrian curb ramps to current Americans With Disabilities Act standards.
- Replace curb, gutter and sidewalk in select areas as needed.
- Provide pedestrian bump-outs.
- Bump-outs extend the curb into the street on both sides of the street at a pedestrian crossing, making the pedestrian crossing shorter.
- Repair or replace sanitary sewer manholes and storm water inlets.
- Possibly repair distressed roadway concrete pavement in select areas.
- Possibly change access points on US 63 where multiple accesses exist or existing access needs to be changed for safety.
Real Estate
Temporary limited easements, where the land remains with the property owner, will be needed for grading to match or finish lawn areas and blend slopes for sidewalk, lawn or driveway areas.
Permanent, or FEE, acquisition will be needed in areas where existing sidewalk isn't under WisDOT ownership.
Business Impacts
WisDOT understands that improvement projects can create logistical challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and to help business owners navigate those challenges, WisDOT offers the In This Together program, which includes tips, tools and resources to help businesses plan for highway construction projects.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2025.
Traffic Impacts
During construction:
- US 63 will remain open to traffic; however, traffic might be reduced to one lane and controlled by flagging at times. Minimal delays (less than 15 minutes) will be expected.
- Temporary parking lane closures are anticipated.
- Access to properties will be maintained within the work zone and for those that do not have alternate access available outside the work zone.
Project Documents
Contacts
Tyson Pelkofer
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 836-2067
tyson.pelkofer@dot.wi.gov
David Koepp
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 836-2399
david.koepp@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 715-828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior Office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54701
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov