WIS 55, WIS 32 to Scott Lake Road, Forest County

Location

WIS 55, WIS 32 to Scott Lake Road, Forest County

Project Overview

The purpose of this project is to improve a section of WIS 55 from WIS 32 to Scott Lake Road in Forest County. Proposed improvements include a mill and overlay (3.5 inches) of asphalt pavement, culvert replacement, new pavement markings, widening of paved shoulder through Argonne and a thermoplastic snowmobile crossing.

Traffic Impacts

WIS 55 will remain open for through traffic throughout the duration of the project. Traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel with flagging operations during daylight hours. Access to adjacent properties and businesses will be maintained, but may have brief, temporary interruptions in access at driveways. The contractor will be required to notify property owners prior to construction.

Real Estate

There is no real estate acquisition anticipated for this project.

Schedule

  • Local Officials Meeting: April 2025
  • Public Involvement Meeting: May 2025
  • Final Plans: May 2031, could be as early as May 2028
  • Construction scheduled for 2032, could be as early as 2029 if funds become available

Public Involvement

A public involvement period is being held. Please provide comment to the contact below by Nov. 30, 2025.

Contact

Michelle Guoin, Project Manager
(715) 365-5792
michellem.guoin@dot.wi.gov

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Rd.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780
ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov

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