Project update (November 2024)
In late 2022, WisDOT selected a single-lane roundabout as our preferred alternative at the WIS 76 & Larsen Road intersection. Since that time, we have worked through design, real estate acquisition, and utility coordination in an effort to advance the construction schedule. We have been successful in that effort and are able to announce that construction will begin in Summer 2025 with completion in Fall 2025.
Project Location
This project is located at the intersection of WIS 76 and Larsen Road, 2.2 miles south of US 10, in the town of Clayton, Winnebago County.
Project need/purpose
The purpose of the proposed action is to improve safety at the intersection of WIS 76 and Larsen Road while providing acceptable traffic operations.
The need for the proposed improvement is to reduce the number and severity of crashes at the intersection, particularly right-angle type crashes, and to improve the traffic operations of the intersection. The intersection of WIS 76 and Larsen Road had sixteen crashes from 2016 to 2020, resulting in one fatal crash and nine injury type crashes. Of the sixteen crashes, twelve were right angle crashes. In addition, the new Neenah High School located approximately 1-mile east of the intersection is expected to increase traffic at the intersection.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is proposing to reconstruct the intersection of WIS 76 and Larsen Road in the Town of Clayton, Winnebago County as a single-lane roundabout.
Roundabout - Selected alternative
This alternative includes a single lane roundabout located at the existing WIS 76 and Larsen Road intersection. The roundabout would decrease speeds through the intersection and eliminate right angle crashes within the intersection, which is predicted to reduce the number of severe crashes at the intersection. Traffic operations are expected to be better than any of the other alternatives.
Proposed improvements
- New pavement structure
- New pavement markings and signing
- Culvert and storm sewer installation
- Intersection lighting
Project schedule
- Virtual Local Officials Meeting: August 8, 2022
- Virtual Public Involvement Meeting: August 23, 2022
- Finalize alternative selection: September 2022
- Environmental document approval: January 2023
- Real estate acquisition: Starting in late 2023
- Design: Ongoing through early 2025
- Construction: late June 2025 - Fall 2025
Proposed traffic impacts
The WIS 76 and Larsen Road intersection will be closed during construction and a detour route will be posted.
Real estate
Real estate acquisition will be required, in the form of FEE and temporary limited easements (TLE), to accommodate the intersection improvements. A member of the real estate team will contact affected property owners.
In This Together program for businesses
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
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
WisDOT’s In This Together website is located at
www.wisconsindot.gov/Together
Public input/comments
Please submit comments to the WisDOT contact listed below via email or phone.
Project contacts
Bill Bertrand, WisDOT Project Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: (920) 360-3124
Email:
William.bertrand@dot.wi.gov