Project Location
WIS 59 from Sunset Drive to Arcadian Avenue in Waukesha County.
Overview
The purpose and need of the project is to address poor pavement conditions and to include safety improvements at intersections along WIS 59, from Sunset Drive to Arcadian Avenue, in Waukesha County. The existing concrete pavement was constructed in 1988 and is in need of replacement as there are areas of significant joint failure due to varying factors.
The poor pavement riding characteristics and joint failure will be addressed by performing a concrete pavement replacement. Safety improvements at intersections will be addressed by extending turn lanes at the intersections of Sunset Drive, Racine Avenue, and Broadway Street and adding an auxiliary lane from Racine Avenue to Broadway Street and adding a third northbound lane prior to Sunset Drive. Safety improvements at intersections will also be addressed by replacing traffic signals at the Pearl Street and Arcadian Avenue intersections with WIS 59. Traffic signals at Sunset Drive and Racine Avenue intersections with WIS 59 will be updated to the new geometric layout. Additionally, the project will remove the pedestrian underpass just south of Blackhawk Trail, address substandard guardrail, and replace deteriorated inlets, storm sewer, and culverts throughout the project limits.
Construction
- May 2025 - November 2026: The New Berlin Trail will close approximately
960 feet west of WIS-59 through Springdale Road
- Spring 2025 - Winter 2025: northbound lanes
- Construction will pause during the winter months, with all travel lanes being open for use
- Spring 2026 - Winter 2026: southbound lanes
Traffic Impacts
Traffic control plans consist of constructing WIS 59 one half at a time so the road remains open to traffic, residences, and business at all times. Traffic on WIS 59 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction during construction with the use of a crossover at each end of the project. Constructing the project in halves accommodates efficient construction with shorter disruptions to traffic flow. The traffic control plan will likely include closing of turn lanes for a period of time. Expect significant traffic delays during construction. The New Berlin Trail will close approximately 960 feet west of WIS-59 through Springdale Road.
Exhibits
Contact
Deb Tarnow, WisDOT Project Manager
(262) 548-6768
debra.tarnow@dot.wi.gov
Dan Sellers, WisDOT Communications
(262) 548-6702
daniel.sellers@dot.wi.gov