Location
Business 51, Lakeview Drive to Kent Street/ Eau Claire River Bridge to Lakeview Drive, Marathon County
Project Overview
The project proposes to remove all concrete (pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalk) and base material, and install base material, asphalt pavement, and concrete curb and gutter with a wide gutter for use as a bicycle lane. The project also consists of the following proposed work actions:
- Adjust or replace existing inlets and manholes
- Remove and replace traffic signals to provide a signal head per lane
- Reduce the inside lane width from 12-foot to 11-foot from the Eau Claire River bridge to Lakeview Drive
- Provide a five-foot bicycle lane from the Eau Claire River bridge to Kent Street
- Install concrete sidewalk
- Install curb ramps that meet ADA standards
- Adjust street lighting as needed
Traffic Impacts
Business 51 will remain open to traffic utilizing single lane closures with bidirectional traffic and periodic intersection closures. Access will be maintained to businesses and residences during construction, except access may be limited during certain short-term periods. Motorists should expect some minor delays to occur.
Real Estate
Temporary and permanent real estate impacts are anticipated throughout the Business 51 corridor for sidewalk replacement, upgrading traffic signals, adjusting street lighting and grading.
Schedule
- Public Involvement: December 2025
- Construction is scheduled for 2030, but could occur as early as 2029.
Public Involvement
A public involvement meeting is scheduled for
Dec. 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm at the Schofield City Hall.