WIS 29, Bass Lake Road to County D, Marathon County

Location

This project is located on three miles of westbound WIS 29 between Bass Lake Road and County D in the towns of Norrie and Elderon, Marathon County.

Overview

The existing asphaltic pavement, median inlets, concrete median barrier crash cushions, and guardrails are deteriorating. The intersection at WIS 29 and Bass Lake Road is experiencing crashes.

Pavement resurfacing, inlet repair, crash cushion replacement and guardrail replacement are proposed along westbound WIS 29 to address project needs. New pavement marking will be installed, and shoulder rumble strips will be placed to maintain safe operating conditions.

Partial or full closure of the Bass Lake Road intersection may be constructed with new cul-de-sacs and median removal to eliminate ongoing intersection crashes.

Traffic Impacts

WIS 29 will remain open to traffic during construction with single lane closures. Local and emergency access will be maintained to adjacent properties. The project is anticipated to take two to three months to construct.

Overall Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: December 2019
  • Local Officials Meeting: October 2020
  • Public Involvement: November 2020
  • Construction: Currently scheduled for 2023

Public Involvement

Public Involvement has been held. The following information has been presented:

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Contacts

Mike Kretschmer, WisDOT Project Supervisor
(715) 421-8096

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
North Central Region, Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 Second Ave. South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495-4768
Phone: (715) 421-8302
Fax: (715) 423-0334
WI Telecommunications Relay System TTY: 711
Email: ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov