WIS 49, WIS 21 to Beechnut Lane, Waushara County

Location

WIS 49, WIS 21 To Beechnut Lane, Waushara County

Project Overview

Proposed improvements to WIS 49 include replacing 4.5-inches of asphalt pavement in rural sections and 4.25-inches of asphalt pavement in urban sections. 

Further proposed improvements to the roadway include: 

  • Replacing all curb and gutter in Auroraville 
  • Replacing all curb and gutter at sideroads at rural intersections along WIS 49 
  • Repairing inlets in Auroraville 
  • Removing guardrail in the urban section of Auroraville 
  • Replacing pavement markings - Install centerline rumble strips 
  • Ditch drainage was evaluated between Chicago Avenue and Brown Deer Avenue, no work is planned. 
  • At select culvert locations potentially clean out ditches and add riprap to prevent future scouring.

Traffic Impacts

WIS 49 will remain open to traffic during construction by utilizing single lane closures with flagging operations and shoulder closures.

Real Estate

No real estate acquistion is anticipated.

Schedule

  • Local officials meeting: September 2025
  • Public Involvement period: Oct. 6 to Nov. 5 2025
  • Final Plans: May 2028
  • Construction is scheduled for 2029

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held. Please review the materials below and provide comment by Nov. 5, 2025


Contacts

Adam Osypowski, Project Manager
Phone: (715) 421-8009

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

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