Location
The US 2 project extends from the east side of 36th Avenue in the city of Ashland to 1,100 feet west of Government Road in the town of Sanborn, all in Ashland County.
Overview
The existing pavement is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation proposed project includes:
- Removing 4 inches of the existing pavement and placing 4 inches of new pavement.
- Replacing guardrail components at the following locations:
- 1,200-feet west of Beartrap Road on the south side of roadway
- Kakagon Slough Bridge
- West side of the Bad River Bridge
- Installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips
- Placing new pavement markings
- All work for this project will occur in the existing right of way.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled in 2027.
- The project is anticipated to take three to four months to construct.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, US 2 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter lane closures controlled by flagging. In addition, local and emergency access will be maintained to adjacent properties.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project through May 7, 2025, by:
- Email: apeterson@correinc.com
- Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880
Attn.: Matt Van Natta
For more information about the proposed work, please review the following:
Contacts
Andrew Peterson
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(608) 792-6851
apeterson@correinc.com
Matt Van Natta
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 392-7966
matthew.vannatta@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov