Location
WIS 35 from Lanquist Street in the village of Siren to the WIS 70 East roundabout in the town of Siren, all in Burnett County.
Overview
The existing pavement on WIS 35 is showing signs of deterioration. To address this and other issues, the WisDOT project will:
- Replace the existing pavement with concrete from Lanquist Street to South Shore Drive.
- Improve the WIS 35/WIS 70 intersection to accommodate freight movements and replace traffic signals.
- Mill the existing asphalt pavement from South Shore Drive to the WIS 70 roundabout and place new asphalt pavement.
- Upgrade the storm sewer system in the village of Siren to reduce flooding.
- Upgrade existing sidewalk curb ramps in the village of Siren to meet current Americans With Disabilities Act standards.
- Upgrade guardrail to current standards.
- Place new pavement markings.
Real Estate
Permanent right of way and temporary limited easements will be required for upgrades to sidewalk and curb ramps in the village.
View information about landowners' rights.
Business Impacts
WisDOT understands that improvement projects can create logistical challenges for businesses of all shapes and sizes, and to help business owners navigate those challenges, WisDOT offers the In This Together program, which includes tips, tools and resources to help businesses plan for highway construction projects.
Schedule - Updated
Construction currently is scheduled for 2027.
- If funding becomes available, work could occur as early as 2026.
Traffic Impacts
During the pavement replacement from Lanquist Street to South Shore Drive:
- Only southbound car traffic will be allowed, and northbound car and all truck traffic will be detoured.
- Northbound car detour: Main Street East, 4th Avenue North and South Shore Drive.
- Truck detour: WIS 70/MN 70, I-35 (MN), MN 48/WIS 77 and WIS 35.
During resurfacing from South Shore Drive to the WIS 70 East roundabout:
- Motorists will encounter single-lane closures controlled by flagging or temporary signals.
Project Documents
Contacts
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, Spooner Office
W7102 Green Valley Road
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2184
WI Telecommunications Relay System (TTY): 711
nwr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov