US 51, Turtle River Bridge, Iron County

Location

US 51, Turtle River bridge, Iron County

Overview

The proposed project will replace the deck on the US 51 bridge over the Turtle River. Approach slabs and guard rails leading to the bridge will also be replaced.

Traffic Impacts

Construction would be staged to minimize impacts to traffic as much as possible. No detour is proposed and access to businesses and residences will also be maintained at all times. The Rugger's Landing driveway will be relocated.

Real Estate

Real estate may be needed to address the driveway relocation.

Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]

Schedule

Local officials meeting - November 2022
Public involvement mailing - November 2022
Public involvement comment period - November thru December 2022
Complete project design - August 2024
Project construction - 2025

Public Involvement

Residents and businesses within the project limits have been contacted via mail.

Contacts

Michelle Guoin, Project Manager
michellem.guoin@dot.wi.gov
(715) 365-5792

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
North Central Region, Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
Phone: (715) 421-8302
Fax: (715) 423-0334
Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System: 711
Email: ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov