Location
The project is on US 2 from US 53 South in the town of Amnicon to County D in Poplar, all in Douglas County.
Overview
The pavement on this five-mile segment of US 2 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Resurface the asphalt pavement
- Mill one segment to remove pavement variations due to settlement and heaving
- Repair two culverts and complete culvert and ditch cleaning at spot locations
- Repair inlets
- Complete erosion repair at one location on the roadway side slope
- Replace guardrail at two locations
- Remove driveway for closed borrow pit
- Replace centerline and shoulder rumble strips to maintain safe operating conditions
- Install new pavement markings
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled to begin in 2028.
- Construction could occur as early as 2027 if funding becomes available.
In This Together
WisDOT recognizes that construction projects impact businesses, so it created the In This Together program to help owners navigate construction.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, US 2 is expected to remain open to traffic using single-lane closures and flagging operations.
- During paving near US 53 South, a detour might be needed, but one currently isn't anticipated.
Project Documents
WisDOT is seeking public input on the proposed project. For more information, please review the following:
Contacts - Updated
Karen Richardson
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(608) 310-3282
Karen.Richardson@klengineering.com
Jeff Olson
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 395-3032
jeffrey.olson@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