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WisDOT seeking public input on sidewalk curb ramp project
Proposed work will evaluate curb ramps for Americans With Disabilities Act compliance and replace noncompliant ramps along five highways in four counties
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is seeking public input on a proposed sidewalk curb ramp improvement project on five highways in four counties.
The proposed project includes curb ramp updates at the following locations:
Chippewa County: WIS 40 between 19th Avenue and 14th Avenue in the city of Bloomer
Dunn County: WIS 25 between 24th Avenue and 13th Avenue in the city of Menomonie
St. Croix County: WIS 65 between Richmond Way and North Shore Drive in the city of New Richmond
Taylor County: WIS 13 between Taylor Street and Ann’s Way and WIS 64 between Medford High School and Main Street, both in the city of Medford
The public is invited to go to the project website, review information about the proposed work and submit comments by Nov. 6, 2026, by:
Email: kyle.mclean@dot.wi.gov
Mail: Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Attn.: Kyle McLean
There is a statewide initiative to bring existing sidewalk curb ramps on state highways into Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. On these segments of roadway, WisDOT has identified several curb ramp deficiencies, including the lack of raised detectable warning fields and level landing areas, substandard flares, steep grades and substandard horizontal geometry.
During construction, each curb ramp location will be investigated to verify if it meets current ADA standards. Any curb ramps within the project limits not meeting standards will be evaluated and, if possible, removed and replaced with an ADA-compliant curb ramp. Those existing ramps that cannot be made compliant will be constructed to be as compliant as possible and documented as “max extent feasible without extensive roadway reconstruction”.
Motorists will encounter lane closures controlled by flagging where crews are working. Any temporary disruption of existing pedestrian facilities/flow during construction will be mitigated through the use of temporary pedestrian facilities when feasible.
Construction is currently scheduled for 2029.
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