Location
The proposed 8-mile project extends from the Douglas County line to County A in Port Wing, all in Bayfield County.
Overview
To address deteriorating pavement and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:
- Milling top layer of existing asphalt
- Pulverizing and mixing the existing asphalt and base aggregate with an asphalt emulsion to stabilize the base
- Paving with new asphalt, matching points of access along WIS 13 and marking the pavement
- Placing and shaping gravel to build existing gravel shoulders up to match level of new paved surface
- Repairing abutments on the Iron River and Fish Creek bridges with grout
- Adding riprap at the Iron River and Fish Creek bridges and the Jardine Creek and Pohler Creek box culverts to prevent further erosion
- Removing brush for maintenance and to allow access for construction activities
- Replacing existing guardrail, including grading slopes behind guardrail to meet current standards
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2028.
Traffic Impacts
- During pulverizing and paving, WIS 13 is expected to be closed for about eight to 10 weeks.
- Through traffic will be detoured.
- Access will be maintained to properties in the work zone without alternate access.
- Traffic might also be reduced to a single lane controlled by flagging before and after the work zone limits during paving.
- During structure work, motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging and shoulder closures.
Public Involvement
WisDOT is holding a public involvement meeting to share details about the proposed project and obtain public input:
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When: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16
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Where: Port Wing Fire Hall, 83030 Pennsylvania Ave.
Contacts
Neal Smith
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Leader
(715) 392-7999
neal.smith@dot.wi.gov
Ryan Jones
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 392-7834
ryan.jones@dot.wi.gov
Matt Van Natta
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 8392-7966
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 54880-1068
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov