WIS 32, Railroad Avenue to Oneida County Line, Forest County

​Location

WIS 32, Railroad Avenue to Oneida County Line, Forest County

Project Overview

To address roadway deficiencies and safety, WisDOT is proposing:

  • Mill existing pavement and replace the top 1 3/4 inches with asphalt pavement. 
  • Replace five culverts replacements throughout  within the corridor. 
  • Replace curb and gutter at County S, Pine Lake Road, Lovers Lane Road, and Fire Tower Road intersections.
  • Redefine ditch near County S. 
  • Add protective thermoplastic coating at the snowmobile crossing approximately 850’ west of Kempster Lane.
  • Maintain county maintenance turnaround at Oneida/Forest County line.
  • Replace pavement markings along the project.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, slight delays may occur during daylight working hours when traffic is reduced to one lane under flagging operations. These flagging operations will occur during culvert replacements, milling, paving, and potentially any shoulder work throughout the deration of the project. Access to all businesses and properties will be maintained at all times. 

Real Estate

Real estate acquisition is anticipated for this project to allow construction and maintenance access for the ditching work about 800 feet east of County S on the north side of WIS 32.

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: Feb. 24, 2025
  • Public Involvement Mailings: March 2026
  • Final Right of Way Plat: June 2026
  • Real Estate Negotiations: October 2026 to April 2028
  • Final Plans: May 1, 2028
  • Construction currently scheduled for 2029 2031 but could occur as early as 2028 if funds become available. 

Public Involvement

Property owners on the project limits will receive a public involvement letter in March 2026 with details about the project. Documents included in the mailing are:

​Contact

Michelle Guoin, Project Manager
(715) 365-5792

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

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334
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