Project Public Information Handout

Project Public Information HandoutWIS 54University Way – WIS 57Brown CountyProject ID: 1480-27-00Handout Date: March 2021This handout and other items are available on the design website on/ne/54brown23/Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to your feedback.

Purpose of the handoutThe Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public feedback on the belowdesign proposal for construction on WIS 54 in Brown County. The purpose of this outreach is toobtain your input on the identified needs and proposed improvements along WIS 54 betweenUniversity Way and WIS 57 in Brown County. There will be no in-person public meeting due tothe current health emergency. We appreciate your input and encourage you take a moment toreview the project information and provide comment.WIS 54 Location MapLegendProject RouteProject ImprovementsWisDOT is proposing to improve 4.40 miles of WIS 54. The project is a resurface-levelimprovement project. The purpose of this project is to address deteriorating pavement and otherroadways’ deficiencies along WIS 54 from University Way to the WIS 54/WIS 57 interchange. Resurfacing mainline WIS 54 (concrete repair and overlay and asphalt mill and overlay)Resurfacing ramps for University Avenue/Nicolet Drive and resurfacing mainlineUniversity Avenue/Nicolet Drive (concrete repair and overlay)Concrete repair on Bay Settlement Road rampsReplacing beam guardReplacing curb ramps at southwest quadrant of Bay Settlement Road and Leon BondDrive and intersection of eastbound off-ramp for Bay Settlement Road and BaySettlement RoadReplacing culvert endwallPavement markingsShoulder rumble stripsShoulder aggregate

Proposed traffic impactsDuring construction, the roadway will be reduced to single lane traffic on WIS 54. Motorists canexpect to encounter temporary lane and shoulder closures. The ramps for University Avenue /Nicolet Drive and Bay Settlement Road will be closed for 3 days or less duringresurfacing/repairing operations. Ramps on both interchanges will not be closed at the sametime.Real estate - No real estate will be required for this project.Project update/next steps Public InvolvementFinal Environmental DocumentFinal PlansConstruction currently scheduledMarch 2021April 2021August 2022Spring/Summer 2023In This Together program for businessesWisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. It'scritical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visitthem, regardless of any road work inconvenience. WisDOT's In This Togetherprogram is offered to business and community leaders as an idea source as theyplan for road construction in their area. On the website, businesses can find: Specially designed Business Coordination Guide for businesses to succeedduring a highway construction project, includes information on:o Planning aheado Staying informedo Keeping customers informedo Tips for businessesCase studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully usedin communities throughout Wisconsin.Promotional samples showing a variety of examples of how businesses havepromoted their businesses during construction.During construction, temporary signing for business will be available. While signingand other marketing/advertising during the construction is up to the business,WisDOT encourages businesses to use the resources above to assist them withplanning for construction before the construction begins.https://wisconsindot.gov/Together

Public input/comments1. Fill out the comment form attached to this document and mail to WisDOT2. Email comments or questions to the contacts listed below.3. Call any of the contacts belowYour comments assist us in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling publicas well as the needs of the local community. Your input is welcome and appreciated throughoutthe design process.Project contactsAndy Fulcer, P.E.Wisconsin Department of Transportation944 Vanderperren WayGreen Bay, WI 54304920-362-6126Andrew.Fulcer@dot.wi.govAlan Farrell, P.E.Wisconsin Department of Transportation944 Vanderperren WayGreen Bay, WI 54304920-492-4172Alan.Farrell@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of TransportationWIS 54 COMMENT SHEETFor the proposed improvements ofWIS 54 from University Way to WIS 57Brown CountyFrom: (Please Print)To:Name:Address:Zip:Phone Number:Attn: Andy FulcerProject Manager944 Vanderperren WayGreen Bay, WI 54304-9879Project Comments:Thank you for sharing your comments with us!Please reply and return by April 23, 2021Note: This is a self-mailer – please fold and return postage paid(The information in this document including names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, andsignatures is not confidential, and may be subject to disclosure upon request, pursuant to therequirements of the Wisconsin open records law, sections 19.31 – 19.39 of the Wisconsin Statutes.)

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