WIS 40 (1 mile south of Elm Creek Road to 0.08 mile south of Elm Creek Road), town of Radisson - Sawyer County

Location

The proposed 0.92-mile project is on WIS 40 from one mile south of Elm Creek Road to 0.08 mile south of Elm Creek Road southwest of the village of Radisson.

Overview

This section of WIS 40 has a high crash rate. To address this and other needs, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:

  • Realign WIS 40 from 0.3 mile south of Elm Creek Road to 0.9 mile south of Elm Creek Road.
  • Excavate and grade the site.
  • Install culverts.
  • Clear trees and shrubs.
  • Remove a portion of the existing pavement, repave and place a high-friction surface treatment on the roadway from 0.3 mile south of Elm Creek Road to 0.08 mile south of Elm Creek Road.
  • Install centerline and shoulder rumble strips.

  • Place new pavement markings.

Schedule

Construction is currently scheduled for 2027.

Traffic Impacts

During construction, WIS 40 will:

  • Remain open to a single lane of traffic controlled by daytime flagging during some of the work.
  • Likely be detoured during the realignment of the highway.

Access for local residents will be maintained during construction.

Contacts

Caitlin Bukovitz
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Leader
(715) 392-7975
caitlin.bukovitz@dot.wi.gov

Beth Cunningham
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 635-4973
beth.cunningham@dot.wi.gov

Matt Van Natta
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 392-7966
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
Northwest Region, Superior Office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov