To invest in Wisconsin's transportation system, Governor Evers signed a $3.2 million contract to improve WIS 55, between WIS 70 and the Michigan state line in Forest County. Work is scheduled to begin the week of July 17, 2023.
July 12, 2023
Pitlik and Wick is the prime contractor for the project. Crews will resurface the highway, install new guardrails and replace 12 drainage pipes along WIS 55.
During construction, WIS 55 will be closed and detoured for 12 days starting July 17, 2023 via WIS 139, WIS 70, MI 189, US 2 and MI 73 during the drainage structure replacements. After the 12 days, WIS 55 will be open to traffic with flagging operations and single lane conditions.
Construction is scheduled for completion by September 2023. The schedule is dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction progress.
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