I-39 (WIS 34 to Foxglove Road)

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is proposing three highway and interchange ramp improvement projects on I-39 in Marathon County. Projects on I-39 northbound extend from 0.8 miles south of Maple Ridge Road north 6.4 miles to roughly Foxglove Road. The projects on I-39 southbound extend from 0.7 miles south of WIS 34 north 11.8 miles to roughly Foxglove Road. The driving lanes and ramps are experiencing moderate distress, including longitudinal and transverse cracking.  The existing guardrail in some locations are near the end of their useful life, and in other areas has been damaged and needs to be replaced.  Several culverts need minor repairs and the pavement at the WIS 34 interchange needs to be replaced. Additionally, I-39 northbound between the Business 51 bridge and the Wisconsin River bridge has a history of vehicular crashes. Proposed improvements include: Milling and resurfacing of I-39Northbound (NB) I-39 from approximately Maple Ridge Road to Foxglove RoadSouthbound (SB) I-39 from approximately WIS 34 to Foxglove RoadMilling and resurfacing of I-39 ramps and overpass roadways as follows:SB entrance ramp and portions of the exit ramp at WIS 34SB entrance and exit ramp at WIS 153NB and SB entrance and exit ramps at Maple Ridge RoadMaple Ridge Road between the ramps and I-39 overpassPortions of SB entrance and exit ramps at Business (BUS) 51Reconstruction of portions of the I-39 SB exit ramp at WIS 34Reconstruction of the intersection of I-39 SB ramps at WIS 34Reconstruction of the I-39 NB exit ramp at Maple Ridge Road to widen the island for refuge and updating the curb ramps on the trail with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb rampsUpdating the curb ramps on the trail at the I-39 SB entrance ramp near Maple Ridge Road with ADA compliant curb rampsReplacing or repairing damaged or outdated guardrail and culvertsInstalling a high friction surface treatment on I-39 NB between the BUS 51 bridge and the Wisconsin River bridge