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 2025:

• Cherry Street from West Wausau Avenue to Randolph Street
• West Randolph Street from Burek Avenue to Merrill Avenue
• Fulton Street from North 1st Street to North 7th Street
• 1st Street/River Drive from McIndoe Street to 300' north of Fulton Street
• North 2nd Street from Short Street to Dekalb Street

Future Street Projects

• Streets proposed for reconstruction in 2026  (Streets proposed for reconstruction in 2027 will be posted in the near future.)
• 5 Year Street Reconstruction Plan

Wisconsin Department of Transportation Projects

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

 
WIS 52 (East Wausau Avenue), North 6th Street to North 18th Street - Complete Reconstruction

Construction Anticipated 2029

The City of Wausau in cooperation with WisDOT propose to reconstruct East Wausau Avenue.  Details on this project may be found on the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation Website:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/nc/wis52marathon/default.aspx

A public involvement meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:45 p.m. at the Horace Mann Middle School cafeteria, 3101 North 13th Street, Wausau.  A presentation is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m.

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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