WIS 172 Ramp Work at Webster Ave. Begins Oct. 24

Brown County) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region announces a safety improvement project will begin Monday, October 24, 2016 to reconfigure the WIS 172 and Webster Avenue westbound ramp intersection. Construction is scheduled to be complete by Sunday, October 30, 2016.

Vinton Construction of Manitowoc, Wis. is the prime contractor.

The project will reconstruct the right turn island on the southbound approach on Webster Ave. to westbound WIS 172 and the associated right-turn lane. The new island will remove the large, sweeping curve and create an acceptable approach angle to the westbound on-ramp lane to WIS 172. The new geometry on the approach is expected to reduce right-turn crashes and help motorists see conflicting traffic.

Traffic impacts:

·    Westbound WIS 172 on-ramp from Webster Ave. will be CLOSED Monday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 30. No signed detour will be provided. Traffic seeking westbound WIS 172 should utilize the local street system.

·        Southbound Webster Ave. reduced to one lane.

·        Both lanes of northbound Webster Ave. will be open.

·        Access to business and properties in the work zone will be maintained.

The $157,000 project is funded through the federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP).  Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving through this or any work zone.