WIS 32 / Ashland Avenue is a major arterial that connects I-41 and Ashwaubenon to downtown Green Bay. This study will evaluate options to address the condition of the roadway and structures between 9th Street and WIS 54/Mason Street, which includes the 730-foot-long steel girder bridge over 6th Street and the vacant Canadian National rail yard and the 114-foot-long slab span structure over 5th Street.
Notice of Public Meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has begun the study of Ashland Avenue from WIS 54/ Mason Street to 9th Street. Please join us for the Ashland Avenue Study Public Involvement Kickoff Meeting on April 9, 2025, at Tundra Lodge located at 865 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304.
WIS 32/Ashland Avenue Study Public Kickoff Meeting
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When: 5 to 7 p.m., April 9, 2025
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Where: Tundra Lodge, 865 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54304
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Parking: Parking will be on the west side of the entrance to Tundra Lodge with access from Lombardi Avenue and Bart Starr Drive. There is a convenient entrance to the conference center directly from the parking lot.
A formal WIS 32/Ashland Study presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m. The study team will share the project progress, including the information we have collected and analyzed through the data gathering stage of the study. The meeting will be conducted in an open-house format, providing an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with members of the project team.
Study location
The study area encompasses approximately 0.6 miles of WIS 32 / Ashland Avenue on the city of Green Bay’s west side from 9th Street to WIS 54 / Mason Street.
Study need
The purpose of the study is to address the condition of the WIS 32 / Ashland Avenue roadway, the bridge spanning over the Canadian National Railroad rail yard and 5th Street roadway, and the adjacent retaining walls. The project needs are anticipated to be the following:
- Bridge condition>
- Safety conditions
- Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations
Proposed concepts to be studied are:
- No build
- At-grade alternative
- Bridge replacement with identical span and geometry
- Refined span and geometry
The study phase of the project will complete the required National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document and identify a preferred alternative that will move forward in design and construction.
Schedule
- 2024 to 2026 – Study Phase
- 2027 – Preliminary Design
- 2028 to 2030 – Real Estate, Utilities & Final Design
- 2031 – Construction
Public meetings
WisDOT will hold stakeholder and public meetings during the study period. Please check back for dates, times, and locations.
In This Together program for businesses
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It's critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. On the In This Together website, businesses can find:
Specially designed Business Coordination Guide for businesses to succeed during a highway construction project, includes information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
Temporary business signing
During any short-term detours, businesses impacted will also have the opportunity for temporary business signing. Information regarding business signing can be found on the In This Together website.
Public comments
Your comments assist us in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling public as well as the needs of the local community. Your input is welcome and appreciated throughout the design process. Reach the project contacts below by email, mail or phone with comments or questions.
Project contact
Kelsey Holmes, P.E., Project Manager
WisDOT Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-5625
Kelsey.holmes@dot.wi.gov
Mark Kantola, Regional Communications Manager
WisDOT Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-4153
Mark.kantola@dot.wi.gov
Related projects
Learn more about other nearby projects planned:
WIS 54/Mason Street/Tilleman Bridge Rehabilitation Project – a near-term rehabilitation improvement project proposed in 2026 or 2027.
WIS 54/Mason Street/Tilleman Bridge Reconstruction or Replacement Study – a reconstruction or replacement project planned for 2032.