The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is investigating and developing alternatives for proposed improvements on 0.7 miles of WIS 32 in the city of De Pere, Brown County.
Project location
WIS 32 west of the Fox River in the city of De Pere between Eighth Street and the Claude Allouez Bridge.
Project public handout
WisDOT created a WIS 32 Project handout. Please feel free to download, print, and share. A PowerPoint presentation shared at the October Public Involvement Meeting (PIM) is also available below for download as a PDF.
Project FAQ>
A Frequently Asked Question sheet is available for download. Please feel free to print and share.
Project purpose and need
The purpose of the project is to restore the ride quality of the existing deteriorated pavement and upgrade other roadway deficiencies on WIS 32 through the city of De Pere.
- Pavement at locations on WIS 32 in the project work zone have a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) as low as 21 out of 100. PCI is a measure of the roadway’s structural health. Individual pavement distresses are identified and calculated.
- Curb ramps are not compliant with the standards of the ADA.
Possible improvement alternatives
WisDOT is in the beginning phases of alternative investigation and development. The alternatives include:
- No Build
- Pavement Replacement
- Full Reconstruction
View the WIS 32 project alternative webpage for alternative details.
Anticipated benefits
Specific benefits depend on the alternative selected. All alternatives include:
- Smoother riding surface for motorist
- Less wear on vehicles
- Lower future maintenance costs
- Improved pedestrian accommodations with ADA-compliant curb ramps
Traffic impacts
- The impacts on traffic depend upon the alternative selected for construction.
- No Build: Lane closures to facilitate the work in the roadway.
- Pavement Replacement or Full Reconstruction: This may require a long-term closure and detour.
- Regardless of the alternative selected, access to businesses and properties will be maintained during construction.
- A pedestrian detour will be necessary for curb ramps, sidewalks, and crosswalks.
Schedule
- Investigation and evaluation of alternatives: 2022 - 2024
- Public Involvement Meeting #2: Fall 2023
- Environmental document approved: Winter 2024/2025
- Final Design: 2024 – 2027
- Real Estate Acquisition: 2026 - 2027
- Utility Reconstruction/Relocations: 2027
- Roadway construction currently scheduled in 2028
Real estate
Real estate and right-of-way needs depend on the alternative selected. The real estate needs of the project will be better defined as the alternatives are developed and evaluated during this phase of the project.
Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones or impacted by detour routes have special needs.
WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to businesses, organizations, and community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. It includes promotional examples, case studies, and a specially designed Business Coordination Guide with information on:
- Planning ahead
- Staying informed
- Keeping customers informed
- Tips for businesses
- Temporary signing for businesses with road closures
Public comments
Your comments assist us in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling public as well as the needs of the local community. All comments are welcomed and appreciated throughout the design process. Please submit comments to WisDOT using one of the following methods so that we receive them by November 27, 2023, to be considered during design.
- Fill out the comment form with the prepaid mailer attached to the
WIS 32 Project handout
- Email comments or questions to the contacts listed below.
- Call the contacts below.
Project contacts
Joshua Lang, P.E., Project Manager
WisDOT Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-4141
Joshua.Lang@dot.wi.gov
Mark Kantola, Communications Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 492-4153
mark.kantola@dot.wi.gov