WIS 22 (County BE to Oconto County Line)

design

The proposed project is along WIS 22 from County BE to the Oconto County Line in Shawano County (11.5 miles). The existing pavement is showing signs of distress with cracking and rutting. These cracks may deteriorate further to become safety hazards, especially during weather events, and contribute to continued accelerated pavement deterioration by allowing water to seep beneath the roadway surface. There are several culverts that are deteriorating and nearing the end of their service life. There is an operational issue near the County R intersection where traffic is weaving to avoid left-turning vehicles within the short 4-lane section. There are several locations of guardrail along the project that do not meet current design standards and will be upgraded with this project. There is an existing rear-end crash pattern at the Resort Road intersection; safety at this intersection will be improved by adding a left-turn lane to eastbound WIS 22.