Polk and Barron counties: WIS 48, Frederic to Rice Lake

Location

This project is located on WIS 48 and begins about 5 feet west of Bass Lake Lane east of Luck in the Polk County town of McKinley and ends about 5 feet east of US 63 in the Barron County city of Cumberland.

Overview

The pavement on this 11.76-mile segment of WIS 48 is deteriorating. To address this and other issues, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing:

  • Replacing the pavement
  • Replacing outdated guardrail
  • Cleaning culverts

Traffic Impacts

During construction, WIS 48 is proposed to be closed for pavement work.

  • Proposed truck detour: WIS 35, WIS 46, US 8 and US 63
  • Proposed car detour: County E, County D, US 8 and US 63
  • Throughout construction, access will be maintained to residences and businesses in the work zone. However, driveways might be closed for short periods of time when operations are occurring near them.

Schedule

Construction is scheduled for 2030.

Contacts

John Nauertz
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Leader
(715) 538-3380
john.nauertz@dot.wi.gov

Daniel Rambo
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 514-7255
daniel.rambo@dot.wi.gov

Nicole Passuello
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 833-5572
nicole.passuello@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