Location
The proposed 7.9-mile project extends from the Douglas/Bayfield County line to County A in Port Wing, all in Bayfield County.
Overview
To address deteriorating pavement, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing to:
- Removing 1.5 inches of existing pavement and overlaying the roadway with 1.5 inches of new pavement.
- Repairing abutments on the bridges over the Iron River and Fish Creek and adding riprap around the abutments.
- Adding shoulder gravel.
- Replacing guardrail.
- Placing new pavement markings.
Schedule
Construction currently is scheduled for 2026.
Traffic Impacts
During construction, WIS 13 will remain open to traffic, but motorists will encounter:
- Single-lane closures controlled by flagging for resurfacing and bridge maintenance work.
- Shoulder closures for bridge maintenance work.
- Delays when traveling in the work zone.
Access will be maintained to properties in the work zone that don't have alternate access.
Contacts
Stephen Hauser
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Leader
(715) 836-4623
stephen.hauser@dot.wi.gov
Beth Cunningham
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Manager
(715) 635-4973
beth.cunningham@dot.wi.gov
Tou Yang
WisDOT Northwest Region Project Supervisor
(715) 833-5570
tou.yang@dot.wi.gov
Christena T. O'Brien
WisDOT Northwest Region Communications Manager
(715) 833-9814, (715) 828-9471
christena.obrien@dot.wi.gov
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Northwest Region, Superior Office
1701 N. 4th St.
Superior, WI 54880-1068
(715) 392-7925, (800) 590-1868
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov