WIS 17, US 45 to Michigan State Line, Vilas County

Location

WIS 17, US 45 to St Louis Road; St. Louis Road to Michigan State Line, Vilas County

Project Overview

Proposed Improvements

  • Mill and pave asphalt
    • US 45 to St Louis Road: Mill and pave four inches of asphalt
    • St Louis Road to County A: Mill and pave two inches of asphalt
    • County A to Michigan State Line: Mill 3/4 inch and pave 2 1/4 inches of asphalt
  • Culverts
    • One culvert pipe replacement
    • One culvert lining
  • Replace guardrail
  • Install protective thermoplastic coating at snowmobile trail crossings

Traffic Impacts

The project will be constructed under traffic utilizing flagging operations. Motorists can expect lane shifts, width restrictions and speed reductions.

Real Estate

Right of way acquisitions are anticipated to construct curb ramps and culvert improvements.

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: Nov. 18, 2025
  • Public Involvement: Dec. 15, 2025 to Jan. 15, 2026
  • Final Plans: May 1, 2028
  • Construction is scheduled for 2029

Public Involvement

A public involvement period will be held.

Contacts

Marijean Hoppe, WisDOT Project Manager
(715) 365-5880

Rhinelander Office
510 Hanson Lake Rd.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 Second Ave. South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334