For more information, contact:
Kris Schuller, US 41 Project Communication Manager
kris.schuller@dot.wi.gov (920) 492-4109

Conversation to focus on 2012 construction schedule in Brown County

(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region office in Green Bay is holding a final public information meeting to talk about construction staging and scheduling for the second phase of the Mason Street interchange reconstruction project in Brown County. The open house meeting is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the US 41 Brown County Project Office, 1940 W. Mason Street, Green Bay. Brief presentations are scheduled for 5:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. A business-only outreach session is from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the same location, with brief presentations at 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.

The Mason Street interchange project includes multiple features to enhance safety and traffic flow.
Improvements include:

• Reconstruction of the Mason Street overpass and interchange ramps
• Construction of  three roundabouts along Mason Street at the ramp terminals and Taylor Street intersection• Expansion and reconstruction of US 41 from 9th Street to Larsen Road
• Replacement of the bridges over 9th Street

The first phase of the $29 million project started in September 2011 as construction began on the expansion and reconstruction of northbound US 41 traffic lanes between 9th Street and Larsen Road, along with the reconstruction of the northbound bridge over 9th Street. In 2012, the US 41/Mason Street interchange closes to all traffic Feb. 1 through Aug. 1, while the Mason Street bridge over the highway and interchange ramps are rebuilt. During this time, Mason Street closes to all traffic from Hinkle Street to Taylor Street. 

At the meeting, WisDOT will provide additional details about the construction, impacts to residents and businesses, and present information about business signing to make sure customers find their way through work zones. The public is encouraged to attend and ask questions. Information will be also be presented on a number of  other projects within the US 41/WIS 29 corridor starting in early 2012,  including work on the new Shawano Avenue and construction of on-and off-ramps at Packerland Drive (County EB).

If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like more information, contact the US 41 Corridor Construction Project Manager, Craig Treadway at (920) 492-2233 or via email at Craig.Treadway@dot.wi.gov. The public meeting facility is wheelchair accessible. Hearing impaired persons needing assistance may call the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711). To allow time for arranging assistance, please call no later than three working days prior to the meeting.

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