Location
WIS 169 from WIS 13 in the city of Mellen to the Ashland/Iron County line.
Overview
The pavement on this segment of WIS 169 is showing signs of deterioration. The address this and other issues, the proposed project will:
- Remove a portion of the existing pavement and place new asphalt pavement on WIS 169 and side road intersections.
- Replace the deck on the Bad River Bridge.
- Clean culverts and ditches here needed.
- Replace some culverts and place new ones.
- Repair an eroding ditch.
- Add centerline rumble strips.
- Adjust and/or replace guardrail.
- Enhance gravel shoulders.
- Place pavement markings.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2025.
Traffic Impacts
During construction:
- WIS 169 will be closed to through traffic for five to six weeks for bridge deck replacement and a rail crossing update.
- Access to Copper Falls State Park will be routed through Mellen.
- Through traffic will be detoured via WIS 13, US 2 and WIS 77.
- This detour will remain in place for trucks for the duration of the project.
- Once bridge work is completed, park traffic will be:
- Restored to WIS 169 from the south
- Routed to the detour through Hurley and down WIS 77.
- Access to the North Country Trailhead near the Tyler Forks River will be allowed for the duration of the project from both the north and south.
- The North Country Trail and others will remain open to hikers during the project.
Contacts
Jeff Saxby
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(920) 380-2805
jsaxby@sehinc.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
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov