SAWYER COUNTY — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is holding a public involvement meeting to share information and obtain public input about a pavement improvement project on WIS 70 from WIS 27 South in the town of Ojibwa east to County W in the village of Winter, all in Sawyer County.
- When:
- 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10
- A short presentation is planned at 5 p.m.
- 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 10
- Where:
- Winter Village Hall, 6593 Hazel St.
The pavement and structures on this segment of WIS 70 are showing signs of deterioration. To address these, WisDOT is proposing:
- Milling 4 inches of the existing pavement
- Pulverizing another 8 inches of pavement and mixing it with an emulsion
- Paving 4.5 inches of new pavement
- Replacing existing culvert pipes
- Replacing curb
During construction, WIS 70 will be closed to through traffic, but access will be maintained to homes and businesses in the project limits.
Construction is currently scheduled for 2028.
Information about the project can be found on its website, including a comment form. Comments on the project are being accepted through June 26.
For more information regarding traffic impacts, transportation news and improvement project updates in Wisconsin’s Northwest Region:
- Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTnorthwest
- Visit the region’s 511website
Motorists are reminded that using handheld cell phones in Wisconsin work zones is illegal. Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on driving.
Last Update: Jun 04, 2026 10:02 am CDT
