WIS 33 (Wisconsin River to WIS 16) - Columbia County

Project location | Project overview | Schedule | Traffic impacts/detours | Status/phase | Contact information

Project location

WIS 33 (Wisconsin River to WIS 16), City of Portage - Columbia County

Project overview

The proposed project is a pavement replacement on WIS 33 (Cook St) between the Wisconsin River and WIS 16 in the City of Portage. The purpose of this project is to replace the deteriorating asphalt surface on WIS 33. The existing pavement on WIS 33 is experiencing thermal and fatigue cracking, rutting, and has a poor ride quality. In addition, curb ramps in the project area are not up to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

Proposed improvements include:

• Full replacement of the pavement base and paving with hot mix asphalt (HMA).
• Upgrading curb ramps to meet ADA standards.
• Addition of a left turn lane on eastbound WIS 33 onto Pierce Street.
• Pavement marking

Schedule

• February 28, 2024 - Public Involvement Meeting
• Overview map
• Detour map
• Typical sections
• Proposed curb ramps
• Handout
• Presentation
• Comment form
• 2028 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 33 will be constructed under a detour for the duration of construction. The detour will utilize I-39 and WIS 16.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Josh Koebernick, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3859
joshua.koebernick@dot.wi.gov

Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southwest Region, Madison Office
2101 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-3800
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov