Note: With the help of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, we will be telling our readers what work took place on the Highway 45 project in the week just past and what is expected to take place in the coming week. Check back every Friday for the latest. By the way, my apologies for missing last week. The state supplied the info; we lost track of getting it posted. Completely my error. — DH
What happened this week (Week of Aug. 21) — Finished slip form curb and gutter along NB and SB US 45 from 86th to 83rd St. Finished excavation and base aggregate placement north of 80th St. Continue sewer work south of 80th St. Continued final slope grading from County WG, working to the north. Continue with final landscape restoration as work progresses.
What’s expected to happen next week (Week of Aug. 28) — Complete asphalt surface from County WG to 98th St. Install centerline pavement markings form County WG to 86th St. Complete hand-formed curb and gutter from 86th to 83rd St. Complete concrete pavement from 86th to 83rd St. Begin concrete sidewalk placement from 86th to 83rd St. Complete final slope grading from County Q, working to the north. Begin shoulder aggregate placement from County WG, working north. Continue with final landscape restoration as work progresses. Continue sewer work from 80th St. to 82nd St. Continue excavation and base aggregate placement from 80th St. to 82nd St.
The people running this project are idiots. They need a left turn lane at State line road and 45. Why in hell would you need a right turn lane when everyone agrees left turns are the problem at that intersection.