Location
WIS 46 from US 8 in the town of Balsam Lake to WIS 35 in the town of Milltown, all in Polk County.
Overview
The pavement on WIS 46 is deteriorating. To prevent additional deterioration and extend the service life of the highway, WisDOT is proposing:
- Recycling 4 inches of pavement in place on the rural portion of the project, placing 2.75 inches of new asphalt and installing centerline rumble strips.
- Milling 3.25 inches of pavement in the village of Balsam Lake and placing 3.35 inches of new asphalt.
- Widening paved shoulders to 5 feet if Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding is awarded.
- Cleaning, extending, lining or replacing culverts.
- Replacing or adjusting existing guardrail.
- Replacing curb ramps in the village of Balsam Lake.
Traffic Impacts
WIS 46 will remain open to traffic throughout construction, but motorists can expect the following impacts:
- Single-lane closures controlled by flagging operations during normal construction hours.
- In the village of Balsam Lake:
- Parking will be limited at times during active construction in the parking lanes.
- Accommodations will be made for pedestrians when curb ramp replacements are occurring.
Schedule
Construction is scheduled for 2026.
- Construction could occur in 2025 if funding becomes available.
Project Documents
Contacts
Cameron Shiffer
WisDOT Northwest Region Consultant Project Manager
(715) 495-2196
cshiffer@correinc.com
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 54880-1068
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov