There is a Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) statewide initiative and transition plan to bring existing curb ramps on state facilities into compliance with standards outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Below is a list of curb ramp upgrade projects planned for WisDOT's Northeast Region. These projects are needed because most existing curb ramps within the project limits do not meet current ADA standards.
General Overview
NOTE - Each curb ramp project has its information separated by County below.
A curb ramp is a sloping pedestrian way, intended for pedestrian traffic, which provides access between a pedestrian walkway to a surface located above or below an adjacent curb face. Curb ramps are built on all public roadway facilities to provide access for all pedestrians including those with physical and visual disabilities. Curb ramps are sometimes referred to as “curb cuts”. Below are sample images of curb ramps:
Overall Curb Ramp Project(s) purpose
The purpose of the curb ramp projects are to address curb ramp deficiencies by installing and updating curb ramps to meet ADA compliance when possible. This will remove or reduce obstacles and barriers to pedestrian travel.
Each curb ramp location will be investigated to verify if the curb ramps meet current ADA standards. Any curb ramps in the project not meeting ADA standards will be evaluated and, if possible, removed and replaced so they comply with ADA standards. Those existing ramps that cannot be made compliant for various reasons will be constructed to be as compliant as possible.
The proposed action will address the following curb ramp deficiencies:
- Lack of detectable warning fields
- Flares, level landing areas, longitudinal and cross slopes, and curb ramp geometry that do not meet current ADA requirements.
- NOTE: Not all curb ramps will be affected in the project work zones.
Location - Sheboygan County
WIS 23/28/42, city of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County, Wis.
The below detailed maps show proposed specific locations of curb ramp upgrades. Please note that all impacts associated with this project will be very minor to the traveling public and property owners abutting the work.
Traffic Impacts
WIS 28, WIS 42, and WIS 23 will remain OPEN during work. This project will have little impact on motorists.
During construction, there may be temporary lane closures that are short in length and needed near the curb ramp that is being constructed for temporary pedestrian access in construction work areas.
- Sidewalk closures and pedestrian detours will be required.
Pedestrian detour lengths will be minimized by not allowing construction at adjacent intersections to take place at the same time. Temporary pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps may be utilized to allow for reasonable pedestrian access at all times.
Project Schedule
- Local officials meeting - October 2023
- Preliminary plans - June 2023
- Environmental document – Winter 2023/2024
- Final Right of Way Plat - Fall 2024
- Real estate negotiations – Fall 2024 through Fall 2026
- Final plans - Fall 2026
- Construction is currently scheduled for 2028
Comment
Property owners and business owners within the project limits have been sent project information and a comment form with a prepaid mailer. You can provide comments by three different methods:
Location - Fond du Lac County
WIS 23/US 151/US 45, city of Fond du Lac, towns of Taycheedah and Empire in Fond du Lac County.
NOTE: Not all curb ramps will be affected by this project.
The below detailed maps show proposed specific locations of curb ramp upgrades. Please note that all impacts associated with this project will be very minor to the traveling public and property owners abutting the work.
Traffic Impacts
WIS 23, US 151 and US 45 will remain OPEN during work. This project will have little impact on motorists.
During construction, there may be temporary lane closures that are short in length and needed near the curb ramp that is being constructed. Sidewalk closures and detours will be required.
Pedestrian detour lengths will be minimized by not allowing construction at adjacent intersections to take place at the same time. Temporary pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps may be utilized to allow for pedestrian access at all times.
Schedule
- Local Officials Meeting – June 2023
- Preliminary plans – December 2023
- Environmental document – April 2024
- Final Right of Way Plat - Summer 2025
- Real estate negotiations – Summer 2025 through Fall 2027
- Final plans – November 2027
- Construction is currently scheduled for 2028
Comment
Property owners and business owners within the project limits have been sent project information and a comment form with a prepaid mailer. Please provide comment by July 1, 2024. You can provide comments by three different methods:
Contacts - All projects
Your input is welcome and appreciated throughout the design process. Deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabled persons should contact the Wisconsin Relay Service by dialing 711. For more information, please contact:
Ryan Erdmann, P.E. WisDOT Project Manager
944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 492-3517
Email:
ryand.erdmann@dot.wi.gov