Bus 51, County U to West Campus Drive, Marathon County

Project Overview

The existing pavement has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced. Other improvements will be to replace two cross culverts, repair a box culvert, improve pedestrian access with added sidewalk and upgrade the traffic signals at West Campus Drive.

Traffic Impacts

Work will be completed under staged construction. Traffic movements will be detoured along County U to Overlook Drive to County K in various stages to maintain access along Bus 51 and to West Campus Drive. The project will also maintain local and emergency traffic.

Real Estate

Real estate is needed for added sidewalk at West Campus Drive.

Schedule

  • Local officials meeting: September​ 17, 2025
  • Public involvement comment period: October 2025
  • Final plans: May 1, 2027
  • Construction is scheduled to occur in 2028

Public Involvement

A public involvement comment period is being held. Review the information below and provide comment by Oct. 29, 2025.

​Contact Us

Tim Hanley, WisDOT Project Manager
(715) 421-8050

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Road
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780

Wisconsin Rapids Office
1681 2nd Ave. S.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 421-8302
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 423-0334