The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements on 0.9 miles of WIS 29 in Brown County, Wisconsin. The purpose of this website is to provide information regarding the proposed improvements, describe the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offer an opportunity for public comment.
Project location
WIS 29/Shawano Avenue from Hudson Street to Oakland Avenue in the city of Green Bay, Brown County, Brown County, Wisconsin.
Notice of public meeting
WisDOT will hold a public involvement meeting (PIM) to show the proposed improvements and possible alternatives for WIS 29 project limits on Tuesday, October 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Green Bay West High School Thune Center at 966 Shawano Ave., Green Bay, WI 54303.
WIS 29 Public Involvement Meeting
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When: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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Where: Green Bay West High School, Thune Center room, 966 Shawano Avenue, Green Bay, 54303
- A brief presentation is scheduled to begin at 5:15 p.m.
- The remainder of the meeting will follow an open house format.
Project purpose and need
The purpose of this project is to restore the ride quality of the existing deteriorating pavement on WIS 29 from Hudson Street to 300’ west of N. Oakland Ave. WIS 29 is a four-lane, urban, principal arterial highway located in the city of Green Bay. The existing WIS 29 pavement is showing signs of distress and deterioration. The latest work completed on this stretch of roadway was a resurfacing project completed in 2005. This project is needed to address significant pavement wear and cracks.
Connecting Highways
WisDOT is partnering with the city of Green Bay for this project on Connecting Highway. Connecting Highways designations are local streets and roads that carry state highway traffic through cities and villages. WIS 29 within the city of Green Bay from Taylor Street to Monroe Avenue is currently a connecting highway.
- No change in connecting highway status for WIS 29 will occur because of this project.
- The city of Green Bay will continue to own and maintain Shawano Avenue upon completion of the project.
Connecting Highway Aids help local governments maintain these streets and roads at state truck highway system standards and compensate local governments for the incremental costs of through-traffic routed over municipal streets.
Alternatives under consideration
Alternatives consist of four possible typical sections for the WIS 29 roadway. Typical sections are how the roadway will be confirmed after design of the project. Each typical section is describe below and show in the PDF.
What is a road diet?
Some of the alternatives include a 'Road Diet.' A Road Diet is a three-lane roadway with two-way left turn lane (TWLTL). A road diet consists of converting a four-lane roadway (two lanes each direction) to a three-lane roadway (one in each direction plus a center left-turn lane). The road diet concept reduces the number of vehicle conflict points which has been shown to decrease the number and severity of crashes.
- Please provide detailed comments for the typical section of roadway you would most like to see on WIS 29. Please scroll down for ways to comment to WisDOT.
Proposed Typical Section 1: Maintain existing configuration of 4 lanes.
Typical Section 1: This alternative would make no configuration improvements to WIS 29. Pavement replacement would maintain existing lane configuration and include pavement replacement from back-of-curb to back-of-curb and replacing sidewalk. Curb ramps at intersections would be replaced, and new curb ramps installed where needed to bring into ADA compliance. Work would be within the existing right of way.
Proposed Typical Section 2: Road diet with bike lanes added
Typical Section 2: This is a pavement replacement with road diet and added bike lanes. This would include pavement replacement from back-of-curb to back-of-curb and replacing sidewalk. Curb ramps at intersections would be replaced and new curb ramps installed where needed to bring into ADA compliance. Bike lane would be added with space available from reducing number of travel lanes from four to two. Work would be within the existing right of way.
Proposed Typical Section 3: Road diet with bike lanes and terrace
Typical Section 3: This alternative includes a full pavement replacement with road diet and terrace. Pavement replacement would take place from back-of-curb to back-of-curb and replacing sidewalk. Curb ramps at intersections would be replaced and new curb ramps installed where needed to bring into ADA compliance. Bike lane would be added with space available from reducing number of travel lanes from four to two. Terrace would be added to provide separation of vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic as well as provide space for power poles, streetlights, and utilities. Work would require acquiring additional right of way.
Proposed Typical Section 4: Four lanes with terrace
Typical Section 4: This alternative would maintain existing lane configuration with a terrace. Pavement replacement from back of curb to back of curb and replacing sidewalk. Curb ramps at intersections would be replaced and new curb ramps installed where needed to bring into ADA compliance. Terrace would be added to provide separation of vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic as well as provide space for power poles, streetlights, and utilities. Work would require acquiring additional right of way.
No build/do nothing alternative: This alternative would continue to provide routine maintenance by patching the deteriorating pavement, filling potholes, and maintaining the pavement marking. A project would not take place.
Proposed improvements
The four build alternatives on WIS 29 from Hudson Street to N Oakland Avenue would include all of the below improvements. Other improvements will depend on the alternative selected.
- Concrete pavement replacement
- Curb and gutter replacement
- Sidewalk replacement
- Curb ramp and driveway apron replacement
- Traffic signal replacement
- Storm sewer replacement
- Pavement markings
- Utility (sanitary sewer and water main) replacement by city of Green Bay
Anticipated benefits
Benefits depend upon what alternative is selected for construction. Alternatives consist of four possible typical sections for the WIS 29 roadway. All alternatives except the 'no build' would include the following benefits:
- Provide motorists with a smoother riding surface resulting in less wear on vehicles.
- Decrease annual maintenance costs for the city saving taxpayer dollars.
- Replacement of aging underground utilities (storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water) prior to roadway paving.
- Improved accessibility for pedestrians by bringing the curb ramps and sidewalk into compliance with ADA standards.
- If a road diet concept is selected, this roadway configuration has shown to reduces the number of vehicle conflict points and decrease the number and severity of crashes.
Traffic impacts 
WIS 29 plans are early in the design stage. The anticipated impacts include long-term road closures and detours during construction.
- WisDOT will work closely with businesses during construction for temporary business signing for businesses and organizations affected by a planned closure and detour.
- Pedestrian detours will also be needed where curb ramps, sidewalks, and crosswalks are under construction.
Schedule
- Project design began: Fall 2024
- Public Involvement Meeting #1: October 21, 2025
- Recommended alternative selected: Spring 2026
- Environmental document approval: Fall 2027
- Preliminary design complete: Winter 2027/28
- Real estate acquisition: Spring 2028 to Spring 2030
- Utility (sanitary sewer and water main) replacement by city of Green Bay: 2030
- Project construction year: 2031
Real estate
Real estate and right-of-way needs depend on the alternative selected. The real estate needs of the project will be better defined as the alternatives are developed and evaluated during this phase of the project.
Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones or impacted by detour routes have special needs. WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to business, organizations 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
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Temporary business signing during construction
- Businesses impacted by highway closures and detours will have an opportunity for temporary business signage during construction.
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Visit WisDOT’s In This Together website for businesses
Public input/comments
Your comments are important to WisDOT. Please submit comments using one of the following methods so that we receive them by the comment date to be consider during design.
Project contacts
Joshua Lang, P.E., Project Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-492-4141
Email:
joshua.lang@dot.wi.gov
Megan Scherer, P.E., Project Leader
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-492-7702
Email:
megan.scherer@dot.wi.gov