WIS 13 (Washington Avenue to Superior Avenue), city of Washburn - Bayfield County

Location

WIS 13 (Bayfield Street), Washington Avenue to Superior Avenue in the city of Washburn in Bayfield County.

• Project location map

Overview

The existing concrete pavement WIS 13 (Bayfield Street) is deteriorated. To address this and other issues, WisDOT is proposing to:

• Reconstruct WIS 13 (Bayfield Street) with concrete pavement over base aggregate over subbase material.
• Replace curb, gutter, sidewalk and storm sewer.
• Replace/upgrade all intersection curb ramps to meet Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

The city also plans to replace the sanitary sewer, streetlights and water main.

Real Estate

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation anticipates the need to purchase right of way for this project.

• Permanent right of way is anticipated on the corners of intersections for pedestrian curb ramp and sidewalk improvements.
• Temporary limited easements (TLEs) also may be needed throughout the project limits for tying in roadway side slopes for sidewalk installation and turf restoration.
• The final amount of right of way to be purchased is not known at this point.

Business Impacts

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation 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.

• Road Construction Guide for Business
• Spanish version: Juntos en esto
• Hmong version: Ua Ke Koom Tes Rau Qhov No
• In This Together Quick Guide
• Spanish version
• Hmong version

Schedule

Construction currently is scheduled for 2026.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, WIS 13 would be closed, and traffic would be detoured.

Contacts

Vance Powers
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Design Project Leader
(715) 861-1945
vpowers@sehinc.com

Jessica Bowker
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 577-2963
jessica.bowker@dot.wi.gov

Tyler Rongstad
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 461-0372
tyler.rongstad@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
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov