In the City of Wisconsin Rapids at 3rd St and East Jackson St (by the Courthouse) the stop lights have been changed to modify traffic flow. East Jackson St will have flashing yellow lights, yield and proceed while 3rd St will have flashing red (with stop signs), stop and proceed.
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Crews are planning to close Washington Avenue between existing US 10 and Mill Creek Drive in the town of Cameron, Wood County, beginning Monday, April 30. The road is scheduled to reopen by Friday, May 11.
The closure is necessary for crews to put an epoxy overlay on the bridge over US 10 and complete work on the bridge approaches.
The schedule is subject to change based on weather conditions and construction status.
Wood County
Highway: WIS 34 and WIS 66
Location: Wisconsin Rapids to Stevens Point
Schedule: May 14 to October 12, 2012
Cost: $5.1 million
Description: Improvements include: resurfacing WIS 66 (formerly County P); resurfacing WIS 34 between Edgewood Place and the WIS 34/66 intersection; and replacing four bridges on WIS 66. Crews will also install rumble strips along the centerline of WIS 66 (Portage County line to County HH) and along the centerline and shoulders of WIS 66 (WIS 34 to the Portage County line). The rumble strips are designed to reduce run-off-the road crashes.
Traffic impacts: WIS 34 will remain open to traffic at all times with flagging operations. WIS 66 will remain open to through traffic until Monday, June 11. Motorists can expect to encounter flagging operations and delays. After June 11, WIS 66 will be closed to through traffic and detoured via WIS 34, Portage County P, and County HH (Old US 10). The highway will be closed at the four bridge replacement locations. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained throughout construction.
Highway: US 10 (*updated*)
Location: White Oak Road to Trestik Road
Schedule: April 17 to mid-October 2012
Cost: $17 million
Description: Crews will pave the new alignment of US 10 from White Oak Road to Trestik Road, which has been previously constructed.
Traffic impacts: During construction, existing US 10 will remain open to one lane in each direction. Motorists should be alert for trucks crossing and slow moving vehicles. Crews are planning the following local road closures:
• Blenker Road between existing US 10 and Trestik Drive; April 30 through May 4
• Blueberry Road between existing US 10 and Trestik Drive; May 2 through May 7
• County N between existing US 10 and Stashek Road; May7 through May 11
Highway: US 10 (*updated*)
Location: White Oak Road to Brookside Road
Schedule: July 1, 2011 to June 29, 2012
Cost: $9 million
Description: Crews are constructing a four-lane divided highway between Marshfield and Stevens Point. Crews will construct and prepare this section of the new alignment for concrete paving.
Traffic impacts: North Road between existing US 10 and the new alignment of US 10 is closed until approximately May 22. US 10 will remain open to one lane in each direction. Motorists should be alert for trucks crossing and slow moving vehicles.
Highway: US 10
Location: Klondike Drive to Wood County BB
Schedule: July 5, 2011 to December 2012
Cost: $12.3 million
Description: Crews are constructing a four-lane divided highway between Marshfield and Stevens Point. This project involves the construction of roundabouts at the US 10/ Klondike Drive/WIS 13 intersection, the new US 10/ County BB intersection, and the Central Avenue/ existing US 10 intersection. Crews will also construct and prepare the new alignment of US 10 for concrete paving.
Traffic impacts: During construction, US 10 will remain open to one lane in each direction with a 12-foot width restriction. Motorists can expect to encounter traffic shifts and crossovers. Please drive with caution.
Highway: US 10
Location: Brookside Road to Blenker Road
Schedule: May 23 2011 to May 31, 2012
Cost: $7.8 million
Description: Crews are constructing a four-lane divided highway between Marshfield and Stevens Point. This project involves the construction of a railroad overpass and an overpass over existing US 10. Crews will also construct and prepare the new alignment of US 10 for concrete paving.
Traffic impacts: Motorists will encounter eastbound and westbound shoulder closures between Tower Drive and Brookside Road.
Motorists should slow down, use caution and stay alert when driving through construction zones. To avoid delays, consider taking an alternative route and avoid peak travel periods. For more information regarding traffic impacts in the North Central Region:
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