The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements along US 151 and WIS 55 in Calumet County. This website provides information regarding the purpose and need for the improvements, shows the proposed improvements, describes the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offers an opportunity for public comment.
Project location
- Eight structures on US 151 and WIS 55 between the South County Line to the north village limits of Stockbridge in Calumet County, Wis.
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View project limits in map (pdf)
Project handout
WisDOT has created a public handout for this project. Please feel free to download, print, and share with anyone who does not have access to this website.
Purpose and benefit
Eight culverts along the project are deteriorating. If not replaced, the structures will continue to deteriorate causing additional future maintenance costs. This project will decrease future maintenance costs and provide adequate structures to provide proper drainage of water.
Proposed improvements
Proposed traffic impacts
Work is proposed to be conducted under a full closure and through traffic will be detoured.
- Access to properties, businesses, homes and first responders will be maintained during construction.
- The proposed detour routes are as follows:
- US 151: Detour uses County HHH and County C
- WIS 55 (Structures south of County E): Detour uses US 151 to County E
- WIS 55 (Structures north of County E): Detour uses County E to WIS 114
Real estate
Right-of-way acquisition will be required at each of the culvert replacement locations. The proposed structure replacement just south of the BP gas station will require acquisition of the residential duplex property adjacent to the highway. A member of our real estate team will contact you if your property is affected.
Section 4(f) Property
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has regulations governing the use of land from publicly owned parks, recreation areas, wildlife and waterfowl refuges, and public or private historic sites. These sites are called Section 4(f) properties. The Stockbridge Legion Fireman Community Park, which is adjacent to the project, is a Section 4(f) property. As a result of proposed right-of-way acquisition necessary for the proposed improvements, WisDOT intends to make a
de minimis impact determination.
Project update/next steps
- Public involvement: Summer 2022
- Environmental document: August 2022
- Real estate acquisition: 2023/2024
- Design completion: November 1, 2024
- Construction: 2025
In This Together program for businesses
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. 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. It includes promotional examples, case studies, and a specially designed Business Coordination Guide with information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips and tools for businesses
- Temporary business signing permits during road closures
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 and are welcomed and appreciated throughout the design process. You are encouraged to submit comments via prepaid mailer (below), email or phone to the contact listed below. Please submit comments by July 8, 2022 to be considered during design.
Project contact
Please contact the WisDOT Project Manager with any questions, concerns or comments regarding this project.
Kristen Berg, P.E, WisDOT Project Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-0139
kristen.berg@dot.wi.gov