Location
US 51, the County K/Swamp Lake Road west of Rhinelander in the Oneida County towns of Nokomis and Cassian
Project Overview
This project will look to reduce the overall severity of crashes experienced at this intersection.
Traffic Impacts
During construction:
- US 51 is expected to remain open to traffic.
- Traffic control will depend on the alternative selected and could include flagging operations, staged construction, single-lane and shoulder closures and/or the possible closure of side roads.
- Local, business and emergency access will be maintained throughout construction.
- Temporary driveway closures might be necessary. Property owners will be notified by project staff prior to the closing of a driveway.
Real Estate
Depending on the alternative selected for construction, real estate acquisition -- both temporary and permanent -- might be necessary for making intersection improvements.
- If necessary, WisDOT expects to begin real estate acquisition in summer/fall 2025.
- To view information about landowner rights under Wisconsin's eminent domain law, click here for
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In This Together
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It's critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT's
In This Together program is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area.
Schedule
- Local officials meeting: Dec. 9, 2024
- Public involvement meeting: Jan. 22, 2025
- Public comment period: Jan. 22 to Feb. 19, 2025
- Preliminary plan submittal: February 2025
- Local officials meeting: Sept. 25, 2025
- Public involvement meeting: October 2025
- Final plan submittal: Aug. 1, 2026
- Construction: 2027
Public Involvement
2nd Public Involvement Meeting
A public involvement meeting is being held to discuss the recommended option for the US 51 intersection at County K/Swamp Lake Road in Oneida County. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 5 pm at the Northwoods Community Elementary School, 9086 County K, Harshaw, WI 54529. A brief presentation is scheduled for 5 pm with the remainder of the meeting following an open-house format. The following information will be shared:
1st Public Involvement Meeting
WisDOT held a public involvement meeting to provide information about the proposed project. The following information was presented: