Location
WIS 77, Upson Lake Road to Odanah Road, Iron County
Project Overview
The purpose of this project is to prolong the service life of the pavement structure of WIS 17. The existing pavement shows signs of distress in the forms of longitudinal cracking, transverse cracking and rutting. Some culverts, curb and gutter, and storm sewer have deteriorated and have resulted to poor drainage. Many curb ramps do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The proposed improvements include:
- Mill and overlay
- Curb ramp replacement
- Inlet and curb and gutter repairs
- Storm sewer replacement
- Guardrail height adjustments
- Culvert replacement
- Drainage improvements
- Upgrade pavement markings
- Centerline rumble strips
Traffic Impacts
WIS 77 will remain open to traffic using flagging operations. A moving flagging operation will be used during paving operations, as traffic will be limited to one lane within the moving work zone. The work zone will be held to a maximum of 1.5 miles. Additional flaggers will be provided at intersecting roadways when the work zone encompasses an intersection or multiple intersections. Culvert pipe replacements, storm sewer replacement, and ditching will be constructed using lane closures with flagging. Curb ramp replacements will be constructed using shoulder closures, lane shifts, side road closures, and pedestrian accommodations.
Real Estate
Additional right-of-way will be required for this project. Curb ramp replacements will require temporary and permanent right-of-way acquisitions. Ditching and culvert replacement areas east of Iron Belt will impact and require additional right-of-way to improve existing drainage. Preliminary right-of-way impacts are shown on the exhibits.
Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
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Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting: July 26, 2023
- Public Involvement: Aug. 21, 2023 to Sept. 17, 2023
- Environmental Document: Winter 2023
- Final Right-of-way plat: Winter 2023
- Real Estate Negotiations: Spring 2024
- Complete Project Design: November 2025
- Construction: Spring/Summer 2026
Public Involvement
A virtual public involvement period was held. The following materials were presented.