Residents & Business Owners,
We are getting closer to switching to Stage 3. Concrete intersections, driveways, sidewalk, and curb and gutter will continue to be placed through the rest of the week and into next week. Temporary asphalt widening was completed this week on the south end of the project and additional widening will be installed at the north end next week. There will be a change to the crossover on the detour at Black River Street. The traffic pattern will be slightly different to allow for the contractor to complete the concrete between Black River and Park Street. Restoration will begin on areas with topsoil and electrical installations will begin for the new lighting on the east side of the street in the downtown area. Residents south of Coon Prairie will not have final restoration completed due to the use of the temporary lanes during the next stage. Final restoration in these locations will be completed when the temporary lanes are no longer being used and removed.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has been in discussion with the contractor and project staff and they have decided not to complete the traffic switch immediately before the holiday weekend. The switch will happen sometime after Labor Day to alleviate any major traffic adjustment/confusion over the holiday weekend and for the start of school.
Enjoy your weekend and thank you again for your patience and understanding during this project.
Thanks,
Elizabeth Reis |