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Presentation Title Project 6918-01-02/72 City of Portage, Wisconsin & DeWitt Streets US 51 Columbia County Business Coordination Meeting Welcome to the online Business Coordination Meeting for the US Highway 51 project in the City of
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Welcome to the online Business Coordination Meeting for the US Highway 51 project in the City of Portage. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 1
https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/us51/default.aspx
Go to wisconsindot.gov and search “US 51 Portage” and click on the first result.
Presentation Title The project website includes information on the project overview, schedule, traffic impacts, and its current status. Contact information for WisDOT staff is located on the bottom of that page. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 2
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This presentation will provide the project location, schedule, and business coordination during the project. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 3
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The project begins at the US 51 (Wisconsin Street) and Ontario Street intersection and travels west along US 51 ending at East Pleasant Street. This slide shows an overview of the project, which is about 1.1 miles in length. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 4
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The US 51 project is currently on schedule to deliver final plans, project specials, and the engineer’s estimate on August 1, 2020. The project will be LET on December 8, 2020. With a project this size, we are anticipating the contractor will begin construction activities in March/April 2021 and finish construction by late November 2021. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 5
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Project improvements:
First will look at Dewitt Street from the Wisconsin Highway 16 intersection to the East Pleasant Street Intersection. In this segment of the project we will be reconstructing and reconfiguring the Dewitt Street/ Wisconsin Street & Edgewater Street Intersection into a new three-leg intersection. This is being done to improve intersection safety and improve pedestrian accommodations. Heading northwest on Dewitt Street to East Pleasant Street, Dewitt Street will be reconstructed with a new storm sewer system, pavement structure, and sidewalks and ADA curb ramps. The US 51 (Wisconsin Street) segment from Edgewater Street to Ontario Street will be reconstructed with a new storm sewer system, pavement structure, five-foot wide sidewalks with four-foot terraces, and ADA curb ramps along with various intersection
this segment of roadway. At the intersection of Wisconsin Street and Wauona Trail, a new raised median will be installed to help pedestrians cross Wisconsin Street to safely reach the Levee Trail. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 6
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Additional improvements:
Canal Crossing
Other work that will also be done as part of this US 51 project is installing a new larger culvert pipe at the portage canal replacing the current one. The City of Portage will be funding improvements as part of the US 51 project. These improvements includes decorative light poles and end walls at the Portage Canal crossing, plantings, trees, trash receptacles, and bicycle racks. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 7
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Here is a drawing of the proposed typical section for Dewitt Street from Wisconsin Street to East Pleasant Street. The 14-foot wide driving lanes allows for bicycle accommodations. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 8
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Here is a drawing of the proposed typical section of Wisconsin Street from the Wisconsin Highway 16 intersection to Ontario Street. Four driving lanes remain, but no bicycle accommodations on Wisconsin Street. Bicyclists are encouraged to use either the Levee Trail or Thompson Street. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 9
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Stage 1 – DeWitt Street (US 51 NB)
Under Construction
Path on temporary route
In stage 1 of this project, from the Dewitt Street / Wisconsin Highway 16 intersection to E Pleasant Street.
be shown and discussed on the next slide.
trail to remain open.
sidewalks will remain open for pedestrian access during this stage.
pedestrians on the other side sidewalk.
detouring pedestrians on the other side sidewalk. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 10
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Stage 1 – DeWitt Street
(US 51 NB)
and I-39
This is the official detour route for Stage 1. US-51 NB traffic will take Wisconsin Highway 16 to Interstate 39. Detoured traffic will take the I-39 northbound to the I-39 and US 51 interchange. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 11
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Stage 2 – Wisconsin Street
(US 51 / WIS 16) Under Construction
Detoured
traffic
DeWitt Street (US 51 NB) Open to Traffic
Tow Path Detoured
In stage 2 on Wisconsin Street from Edgewater to Ontario Street,
slide.
51 will be closed to all traffic between Edgewater Street to Warren Street. It is anticipated the culvert replacement will take up to 14 days.
local traffic only while the remaining construction work is completed. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 12
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Stage 2 – Wisconsin Street (US 51)
Stage 2 – Wisconsin Street (WIS 16)
Stage 2 detour routes are shown in blue and green.
I-39
Wisconsin Highway 60 to I-39 while work is being completed between Ontario Street and Edgewater Street. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 13
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all times for local residents, businesses, emergency vehicles, mail delivery and garbage/recycling pickup.
coordinate temporary closures.
at times will be supporting local traffic.
entrances will be maintained at all times for local residents, businesses, emergency vehicles, mail delivery, and garbage/recycling pickup.
during construction
working days prior to removal of your existing driveway. At the time of notification you can coordinate with the contractor on a temporary driveway access until your permanent driveway is restored. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 14
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Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during construction. Similar to the roadway construction, we will stage the closing of sidewalks to ensure pedestrians have the ability to move around the outside or through the construction zone safely while maintaining access to businesses. All temporary surfaces and ramps will meet ADAAG guidelines. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 15
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place displays on the sidewalk.
someone in a wheelchair or with other disabilities.
Here is an example of pedestrian access staging typical for Stage 1. It is important to note that during these stages that businesses do not leave their doors open or place displays on the sidewalk. With the limited sidewalk width available, doors and displays can create
impaired to get around. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 16
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maintained business
During construction:
project including any upcoming closures or traffic switches.
contain progress updates and contact information for WisDOT’s construction staff. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 17
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Go to wisconsindot.gov and search “In This Together program” for results.
WisDOT’s In this Together program is offered to businesses and community leaders as a source of ideas for planning for road construction in their area. WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have unique challenges. It is critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any roadwork inconvenience. The “In This Together” program includes workbook and case studies that demonstrate techniques that have been successfully used in communities throughout Wisconsin. Promotional samples showing a variety of examples of how businesses have promoted their businesses during construction. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 18
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Here are examples of signs that businesses and communities have used during construction to help inform the public. Wisconsin Department of Transportation 19
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Prior to and during construction, businesses are encouraged to:
these signs
construction
platforms
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WisDOT Southwest Region Office 2101 Wright Street Madison, WI 53704
This concludes our presentation and we invite you to contact WisDOT staff with any questions regarding the US 51 project in Portage. Thank you for watching! Wisconsin Department of Transportation 21