The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is in the process of developing plans for proposed improvements on 12.25 miles of WIS 64 in Oconto County. The purpose of this website is to provide information regarding the proposed improvements, describe the potential impacts it would have on the community, and offer an opportunity for public comment.
Project location
This project is located on WIS 64 from the WIS 32 South Junction in Mountain to County Road S in Pound in Oconto County.
Project purpose and need
The purpose of this project is to extend the service life of the existing roadway pavement within the project limits and improve other roadside features including beamguard and culverts to enhance safety and functionality.
Currently, the pavement condition shows signs of deterioration in the form of cracking and bumps / dips which are indicative of frost heave damage. The result is that the current pavement has a rough, uneven riding surface. The pavement surface has reached the end of its useful life and should be repaired. In addition, existing beamguard within the project limits does not meet current standards and needs to be replaced. There are also numerous existing culverts that are in need of repairs or cleaning to restore function and improve drainage throughout the corridor.
Proposed improvements
Proposed improvements to the WIS 64 corridor include:
- Mill 2.5 inches of the existing asphalt surface and pave 3.5 inches of new asphalt.
- Widen the paved shoulders by 1’, from 4’ to 5’ wide.
- Install centerline and shoulder rumble strips.
- Replace the existing beamguard.
- Replace existing turtle exclusion fence.
- Clean out / repair existing culverts.
- Install new pavement markings.
Anticipated benefits
Improvements will provide motorists with a smoother riding surface resulting in less wear and tear on vehicles. Construction will extend the life of pavement, and decrease future maintenance costs. Beamguard replacements will improve safety and the maintenance on the existing culverts will improve drainage along the corridor. In addition, the wider paved shoulder will provide improved bicycle accommodations along the corridor.
Traffic impacts
WIS 64 will remain open to traffic during construction with lane closures and flagging operations.
- Please remember, handheld devices are illegal when driving through Wisconsin work zones.
Schedule
- Public Involvement: Summer 2025
- Environmental document: Fall 2025
- Final design: May 2028
- Construction currently scheduled in spring 2030
- Could be advanced to 2029 if funding becomes available.
Real estate
No right of way is anticipated as a part of this project.
Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program
WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. WisDOT's In This Together program is offered to business, 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 for construction impacts to your business.
- Keeping customers informed.
- Tips for businesses.
- Temporary business signing during construction closures.
Public input/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. Please submit comments to WisDOT using one of the following methods so that we receive them by the by July 15, 2025 to be consider during design.
- Fill out the comment form attached to the
WIS 64 Project Public Handout and mail to WisDOT.
- Email comments or questions to the contact listed below.
- Call the contact below.
Project contact
Kurt Vogel, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
Phone: 920-492-7706
Email:
kurt.vogel@dot.wi.gov