WIS 34, Oak Hills Road to County DB, Marathon and Portage Counties

Location

WIS 34, Oak Hills Road to County DB, Marathon and Portage Counties

Overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing the following improvements:

  • Remove and replace 4 inches of asphalt on WIS 34.
  • Remove and replace 1.75 inches of asphalt on park and ride lot south of US 10.
  • Upgrade guardrail throughout the project to current standards.
  • Replace deteriorating culverts at 17 locations.

Traffic Impacts

WIS 34 will be closed to thru traffic and detoured during construction. Local access will be maintained; however, there will be short duration closures for culvert replacements. Other brief roadway and driveway closures may be necessary to accommodate construction operations.

Real Estate

It is anticipated that temporary limited easements may be required at some culvert replacement areas. No permanent right of way acquisition is anticipated with this project.

Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]

Schedule

  • Public involvement: May 2024
  • Final plans: May 2026
  • Construction: Currently scheduled for 2030, could occur as early as 2027

Public Involvement

Letters have been sent to affected property owners. Below is a project location map that was shared:

Contact Us​

Elle Miller, Project Manager
Phone: (715) 421-8302
Email: elizabeth.miller@dot.wi.gov

Rhinelander Office
510 N. Hanson Lake Rd.
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 365-3490
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
Fax: (715) 365-5780
ncr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov

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