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.