Street Construction Projects

Street construction projects include the installation of concrete curb, gutter and drive approaches; bituminous concrete (asphalt) pavement; storm sewer where necessary; replacement and/or installation of water and sewer laterals where necessary; replacement of existing defective sidewalk; and possible installation of new sidewalk if it does not currently exist.

The following streets are scheduled for reconstruction in 2024:

• Eau Claire Boulevard from Grand Avenue to the west termini
• Emerson Street from Eau Claire Boulevard to Kent Street
• Mount View Boulevard from Eau Claire Boulevard to Kent Street
• Pied Piper Lane from Eau Claire Boulevard to Kent Street
• Short Street from North 1st Street to North 3rd Street
• Stewart Avenue from 48th Avenue to 72nd Avenue

Future Street Projects

• Streets proposed for reconstruction in 2025
• 5 Year Street Reconstruction Plan

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Projects

72nd Avenue (Packer Dr. to International Dr.) - Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail

Construction Anticipated 2022

• Project Location Map

Stewart Avenue (72nd Ave. to 48th Ave.) - Complete Reconstruction

Construction Anticipated 2024

The City of Wausau in cooperation with WisDOT propose to reconstruct Stewart Avenue. Improvements proposed include:

• Reconstruction with 12-foot travel lanes/6-foot shoulders (36-foot roadway)
  
  • Paved shoulders would accommodate bicycles within the roadway
• Construction of a multi-use trail along the north side of Stewart Avenue
• Construction of curb and gutter and storm sewer
  
  • Some roadside ditches may be maintained for stormwater treatment
  • A stormwater pond will be constructed near 48th Avenue to treat stormwater
• Reconstruction and extension of sanitary sewer and watermain
• Replacement of traffic signals at 72nd Avenue and resurfacing of the asphaltic pavement within the intersection

A public meeting was held July 14, 2021, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the City Council Chambers. Meeting materials are posted here. The comment period is closed.

• July 14, 2021 Meeting Materials

A public meeting was held January 31, 2022, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers. Additional project information will be posted here in the near future. The comment period is closed.

• Comment Form
• Project Handout
• Presentation
• Project Maps
• Roadway Typical Sections

Additional right of way or temporary easements will be required for this project. The City of Wausau anticipates the beginning of real estate acquisition in Fall 2022. Coordination will take place with individual property owners.

• Rights of Landowners Under Wis Eminent Domain Law [Wis Stats 32.05]
• Los derechos de los propietarios de tierras De acuerdo con la Ley de Dominio Eminente de Wisconsin (Spanish)
• Kev Muaj Cai Ntawm Cov Tswv Av Raws Wisconsin Tsab Cai Lij Choj (Hmong)

West Wausau Avenue (Stevens Drive to North 10th Avenue) - Complete Reconstruction

Construction Anticipated 2026

The City of Wausau in cooperation with WisDOT propose to reconstruct West Wausau Avenue. Improvements proposed include:

• 0.3 mile of pavement reconstruction including new curb and gutter.
• Storm sewer modifications, where required, to address drainage.
• Construction of new sidewalk along the south side of the roadway to improve pedestrian access.
• Reconstruction of existing sidewalk and curb ramps to meet ADA standards, where feasible.
• Reconstruction of sanitary sewer and watermain.

A public meeting was held February 29, 2024.  The comment period is closed.

• Project Handout
• Comment Form
• Presentation
• Project Map of Proposed Improvements
• Roadway Typical Section

Project location map

Property Owner Rights in English

Property Owner Rights in Hmong

Property Owner Rights in  Spanish

Business Campus Trail E/W Connector, 84th Avenue to 72nd Avenue

Construction Anticipated 2026

The City of Wausau is planning a multi-use trail between 84th Avenue and 72nd Avenue.  The trail would reduce conflicts between bicycles/pedestrians and vehicle traffic by providing a separate space for them to travel.

Project Location Map

 Proposed Business Campus Trail Network

Special Assessments

Special assessments are typically levied to abutting property owners when street construction projects take place. Please refer to Frequently Asked Questions for more information on special assessments.

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