(WTAQ-WLUK) — Work is set to begin earlier than expected on a road project in Marinette and Oconto counties.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announced that construction on a US 141 frost heave mitigation project has been accelerated, with work now scheduled to begin in 2027 instead of the previously planned 2028 construction year.
The project is located on approximately 8.3 miles of US 141 of between the WIS 22 Interchange in Oconto County and WIS 64 Interchange in Marinette County. The project is necessary to improve the safety of US 141 and eliminate the severity of pavement heaving during the winter months. This advancement reflects WisDOT’s commitment to addressing roadway needs more quickly while optimizing available funding and resources.
US 141 frost heave mitigation improvements:
- Remove sections of the existing concrete pavement on US 141 at fifteen locations between WIS 22 and WIS 64.
- Remove sections of the existing concrete pavement at one location on the northbound on-ramp and one location on the southbound off-ramp at the County Road A interchange.
- Excavate four feet below the pavement surface to remove frost-susceptible soils and prevent reoccurrence.
- Backfill the excavation with granular material.
- Place new concrete pavement in the removal areas.
- Mill and resurface asphalt approaches at two railroad crossings in the project limit.
Traffic impacts include full closures at the County A and County B intersections, and a full closure of US 141 north of County B during frost heave operations.
By advancing the project to 2027, WisDOT aims to deliver improved safety, ride quality, and long-term pavement performance for motorists sooner.
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