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US 51/WIS 29 project - traffic impacts

Traffic impacts during the 2008 construction season will require extended lane and ramp closures and will significantly impact traffic. See the US 51/WIS 29 2008 schedule for more details. Motorists can also expect the following traffic impacts:

• Short-term lane closures of US 51/WIS 29 during off-peak travel times (from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
• Some overnight freeway and local road closures to facilitate bridge work.
• Periodic ramp closures and detours.

If a temporary road closure is required during construction, alternate access will be provided.

Marathon County NN to north of the US 51/Bridge Street interchange

Schedule: July 2008 to September 2010
Cost: $53 million
Description: Crews are reconstructing and widening US 51/WIS 29. Related work includes: construction of new high-speed ramps; upgrades to the Sherman Street and WIS 52 interchanges; and improvements to Sherman Street, Stewart Avenue, and 28th Avenue.
Traffic impact: Construction vehicles are merging with traffic on the northbound County NN on ramp, the Sherman Street ramps, and the WIS 52 ramps. Motorists are advised to drive with caution.

WisDOT encourages local motorists, who normally travel the US 51/WIS 29 corridor for short trips, to consider using alternate routes whenever possible. Carpooling to work and planning off-peak travel times will also help to avoid traffic delays and maintain traffic flow.

Work zone safety tips

• Expect the unexpected.
• Stay alert.
• Watch for flagging operations.
• Merge as soon as possible.
• Don't speed. Remember, fines double in work zones.
• Don't tailgate.
• Keep a safe distance.
• Observe posted signs.
• Be patient.

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North Central Transportation Region, ncr.dtsd@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: November 21, 2008