Public Involvement Meeting June 11, 2014

 Introduce the project  Provide history and current status of the project  Explain the benefits of the project  Review service road alternatives  Present the upcoming project schedule  Discuss opportunities for public input 2

 WIS 29 is a primary route with large traffic volumes  The purpose of the project is to correct geometric deficiencies associated with accesses to WIS 29  The project need is to provide reasonable access to WIS 107 and to WIS 29 3 E. 13 th Ln Big Rib River E. 15 th StHighland Dr Cattail Ave 152 nd Ave Maratech Ave Weisenberger Rd Krautkramer Rd NORTH

 The WIS 107 interchange was originally constructed in 1992; with an asphalt overlay placed in  Improvements to WIS 29, east of WIS 107, were completed in  The proposed service road is an outcome of the ongoing WIS 29 freeway conversion study. 4

 During the past eight months: initial data collection.  Met with local officials from the surrounding communities.  Next, we will gather input on the alternatives, and prepare preliminary environmental documentation. 5

 Removal of access on WIS 29, near the WIS 107 interchange ramps, will help reduce an emerging safety concern. 6 1,800 feet 900 feet NORTH E. 13 th Lane Access

7 WIS 29 Service Road Existing: 80 vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): 2000 per day WIS 29 Service Road Existing: 80 vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): 2000 per day WIS 107 Existing: 2800 vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): 4100 per day WIS 107 Existing: 2800 vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): 4100 per day WIS 29 Existing: vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): per day WIS 29 Existing: vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): per day WIS 29 Existing: vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): per day WIS 29 Existing: vehicles per day Forecasted (2036): per day E. 13 th Ln Big Rib River E. 15 th St Highland Dr Cattail Ave 152 nd Ave Maratech Ave Weisenberger Rd Krautkramer Rd NORTH

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 Obtain public input  Review the displays  Ask questions  Provide comments  Continue design process  Review public and agency comments  Prepare draft environmental document  Select preferred alternative  More public involvement  Second public involvement meeting - late 2014  Right of way acquisition and 2016  Construction

11 Any Questions?

Jed Peters, P.E.Brian Andreas, P.E. WisDOT Project ManagerStrand Associates, Inc