Public Involvement Meeting December 10, 2014

 Introduce the project  Explain the benefits of the project  Discuss tasks completed since last public meeting  Show updated traffic volumes  Review service road alternatives  Present the upcoming project schedule  Discuss opportunities for public input 2

 WIS 29 is a primary route in Wisconsin with statewide and national importance.  The purpose of the proposed project is to improve highway safety and geometric deficiencies associated with two access points to WIS 29 west of WIS E. 13 th Ln Big Rib River E. 15 th St Weisenberger Rd Krautkramer Rd NORTH

 Removal of access on WIS 29, near the WIS 107 interchange ramps, will help reduce an emerging safety concern. 4 1,800 feet 900 feet NORTH E. 13 th Lane Access

 Completed additional agency coordination.  Performed additional traffic studies.  Modified alternatives to minimize impacts to wetlands.  Added alternative E-14.  Assessed alternatives and selected three for further evaluation. 5

6  Counts completed by local citizens summer 2014 and WisDOT fall  Number of vehicles entering and leaving the plant and the quarry ranged from approximately 350 to 850 vehicles per day.  Traffic projections are being determined based on these updated values.

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8 NORTH 13th Ln 15th St Big Rib River

9 NORTH 13th Ln 15th St Big Rib River

10 NORTH 13th Ln 15th St Big Rib River

 Obtain public input  Review the displays  Ask questions  Provide comments  Continue evaluation process  Review public and agency comments  Prepare draft environmental document  Select preferred alternative  More public involvement  Public hearing - early 2015  Right of way acquisition and 2016  Construction

12 Any Questions?

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