Location
US 63 from Charrie Lane on the north side of the city of Cumberland to the Washburn County line in Barron County.
Overview
US 63 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Remove the top 3.25 inches of the existing pavement and overlaying the road with 3.25 inches of new asphalt.
- Repair or performing maintenance on culverts.
- Reconstruct curb ramps to Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance
- Place new pavement markings.
- Complete any other incidental work.
Real Estate
Temporary right-of-way acquisition will be needed to complete the project. The acquisition process will start in September 2024. For more information about landowners' rights, click on the following links to view in English, Hmong or Spanish.
Business Impacts
WisDOT understands that improvement projects can create logistical challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and to help business owners navigate those challenges, WisDOT offers the In This Together program, which includes tips, tools and resources to help businesses plan for highway construction projects.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2026.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging operations. In addition, temporary driveway closures will be necessary to complete construction, but property owners will be notified in advance of such a closure.
Public Involvement
Please review the following for additional information on the project:
WisDOT is seeking public comments on the proposed work through Friday, April 19, 2024, by:
Contacts
Phil Keppers
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 395-3027
philip.keppers@dot.wi.gov
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) 715-828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior Office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54701
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov