Merrimac Ferry Maintenance Shed - Columbia County

Project location | Project overview | Schedule | Traffic impacts/detours | Status/phase | Contact information

Project location

Merrimac Ferry Maintenance Shed (WIS 113, Merrimac Ferry South Terminal), Town of Okee - Columbia County

Project overview

WisDOT is proposing to replace the existing maintenance building with a larger building to properly accommodate the needs of the ferry operations and maintenance. Additionally, the area directly adjacent to the building will be regarded for proper drainage around the new building.

Schedule

  • October 2024 - Public input requested
  • Summer/fall 2025 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

No direct impacts to WIS 113 or ferry operations. Wayside parking will require lane width restrictions along with possible flagging operations.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Hunter Waldschmidt, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-2637
hunter.waldschmidt@dot.wi.gov

Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southwest Region, Madison Office
2101 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-3800
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov

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