Improvement project on US 2/53 (East 2nd Street) in city of Superior to begin
Work will be between 2nd Avenue East and 31st Avenue East
Beginning April 6, WisDOT will kick off an improvement project on US 2-US 53 (East 2nd Street) between 2nd Avenue East and 31st Avenue East in the city of Superior. Work will begin on the north end of the construction zone.
The $7.02 million project includes:
· Rehabilitating one bridge structure.
· Repairing spot locations of concrete pavement.
· Repairing utility manholes and inlets.
· Updating or replacing traffic signals.
· Upgrading or installing curb ramps at pedestrian crossings.
· Resurfacing East 2nd Street by grinding the concrete surface and overlaying it with asphalt.
During construction, US 2-US 53 (East 2nd Street) will remain open to traffic; however, traffic will be limited to at least one lane in each direction at all times, and the speed limit will be reduced from 35 mph to 25 mph. Delays should be expected when traveling through the work zone, especially during commuting hours.
Access will be maintained to properties within the work zone that do not have alternate access available outside the work zone. Access to businesses and residences within the construction area may involve the use of temporary driveways and gravel surfaces.
To keep informed on the project’s status:
- Go to projects.511wi.gov/2-53, where you can sign up for updates.
- Attend business meetings set for 2:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.
- The meetings set for April 7 and 21 will be done via teleconference to slow the spread of COVID-19. To participate, call (888) 557-8511 and enter access code 8581062, followed by the pound sign.