The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements at the two WIS 47 and County A intersections in Outagamie County. The purpose of this website is to provide information on the proposed improvements, describe the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offer an opportunity for public comment.
Notice of Public Meeting
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces a live, online Public Involvement Meeting to discuss proposed improvements at the WIS 47 and County A intersections. The meeting will be held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024 via Microsoft Teams. The intent of this meeting is present two intersection reconstruction options that have been developed and solicit public comment.
This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams. Project staff will share maps, displays and exhibits via a live presentation. A comment, question and answer period will follow the live presentation. You can also listen to the project presentation via audio-only if you prefer.
WIS 47/County A Project live, online Public Involvement Meeting
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When: 5 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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For full video and audio: Click the “Go to Meeting” link below at the time of the meeting to enter.
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For audio-only: Call into the meeting via phone. You will hear the presentation and be able to ask questions.
- Conference Call Number: (608) 571-2209 Phone Conference ID: 524 154 802#
Project location
The two intersections of WIS 47 and County Highway A are located between Appleton and Black Creek in the towns of Center and Black Creek, Outagamie County, Wis.
Project purpose and need
The purpose of the proposed action is to improve safety at the two intersections of WIS 47 and County Highway A while providing acceptable traffic operations.
Proposed improvements
This is a reconstruction-level project. Proposed improvements include creating two, new single lane roundabouts. The dedicated southbound lane to County A south would be eliminated. Improvements include:
Anticipated benefits
This improvement includes reconstructing the WIS 47 and County Highway A intersections as two, single-lane roundabouts. The roundabouts would decrease speeds through the intersections and eliminate right-angle crashes within the intersection. This will reduce the number of severe crashes at the intersections.
- Improved safety at the intersection
- Decrease speeds through the intersections
- Eliminate right-angle crashes within the intersection
- Predicted to reduce the number of severe crashes at the intersections
Traffic impacts
The WIS 47 and County Highway A intersections will be closed during construction and detour routes would be posted.
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Detour: The tentative detour route includes County S, County PP, and County B for WIS 47 traffic.
- Local access to property owners, businesses and emergency services within project limits will be maintained at all times.
Schedule
- Local Official and Public Meetings: December 2024
- Environmental Document: Fall 2025
- Real estate acquisition is anticipated to begin in 2027
- Design is on-going and will continue through spring of 2028
- Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2029
Real estate
Right of way acquisition in the form of Permanent (FEE) and Temporary Limited Easements (TLE) are anticipated for the construction of the selected alternative.
- A member of our real estate team will contact you if this project affects your property.
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.
WisDOT’s In This Together website is located at www.wisconsindot.gov/Together.
Public input/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. Comments may also be submitted via US mail (prepaid comment form below), email or simply call one of the contacts listed below.
- Download the WIS 47/County A Project Handout and fill out the attached comment form and mail to WisDOT using the prepaid mailer.
- Mail comments or questions to the contact listed below.
- Call the contact below.
Project contacts
Jesse Hansen, P.E.,
Outagamie County Project Manager
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 492-5630
jesse.hansen@dot.wi.gov
Mark Kantola
Communications Manager
WisDOT – Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 492-4153
Mark.kantola@dot.wi.gov