Bayfield street reconstruction project

​The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the City of Washburn are combining efforts to reconstruct Bayfield Street (Hwy 13), from Thompson Creek to Superior Ave.  Work will include utility replacement, road reconstruction and other items to be identified.  The anticipated construction will be from 2024-2027. 

 Public Meetings   
October 6 &7, 2021
The City of Washburn and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold three public information sessions relating to details of the Bayfield Street Reconstruction Project. 

These sessions will focus on current design details of the Phase 1 portion of highway reconstruction from Thompson Creek to Washington Avenue.

Location: The Club (3 W. Bayfield St.).
Oct. 6th - 5:00p-6:00p for local officials.     
                      6:00p-8:00p for local businesses.
Oct. 7th - 5:00p-7:00p for the general public.    

  
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​Scope of Work
Wisconsin DOT          
  • Reconstruct roadbed and place new pavement
  • New Curb & Gutter where needed​
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​As the City and WisDOT prepare for this project, construction will occur in two phases.  Both phases will start at Washington Ave and work outward.  
 
​City of Washburn - Utility Upgrades
  • Water Main
  • Sanitary Sewer
  • Stormwater Sewer
  • To Be Determined: sidewalks, street lights, turn lanes
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   Project Goals for 2021
  1. Discuss preparations with the Chamber, business and other property owners along the route that can be taken to allow access and traffic  to businesses during construction.
  2. Inspect the water and sewer lateral services to all properties along the construction route to determine which properties will be required  to replace laterals.
  3. Work with the Public and Wis DOT to determine the best detour routes for the community during the phases of the project, as well as scenarios for traffic flow.
  4. Plan for financing the overall project as well as addressing considerations for sidewalk replacement and street lighting.
​Phase 1  -  (Washington Ave to Thompson Creek)
  • Construction Zone between arrows on map, starting at Washington Ave and working west.
  • Detour traffic patterns will change depending  on specific location of construction.
  • Anticipated time line:  April 2024 -  July 2025
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​​Phase 2  -  (Washington Ave to Superior Ave)
  • Construction Zone between arrows on map, starting at Washington Ave and working east.
  • Detour traffic patterns will change depending on specific location of construction.
  • Anticipated time line:  April 2026 - Aug. 2027