Ohio Street project

I received the following information in Friday's council packet:

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Regional Office in Green Bay is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the design plans and construction schedule for Ohio Street (WIS 44) from South Park Avenue to Witzel Avenue in the city of Oshkosh. The meeting is scheduled from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 at the Oshkosh Senior Center Willow Room, 200 North Campbell Road in Oshkosh. There will be a brief presentation at 5:30 p.m.

The proposed project consists of new concrete pavement, sidewalks, utilities and traffic signals. Construction is slated from March 2008 to October 2008, and costs are expected to be around $3.4 million. This project is related to the new Wisconsin Street bridge construction currently taking place. The new bridge and approach roadway construction is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2008.

WisDOT and city staff will be on hand to meet with people on an individual basis. Exhibits portraying the project concept will be on display. Design and right-of-way consultants will be at the meeting to answer questions or discuss concerns. The public is encouraged to ask questions and provide comments.

Citizens who are unable to attend or who would like more information are encouraged to contact Tom Buchholz in WisDOT's Northeast Regional Office by calling (920) 492-0142. Written correspondence can be directed to Tom Buchholz, WisDOT Northeast Region, P.O. Box 28080, Green Bay, WI, 54324-0080, or via email at tom.buchholz@dot.state.wi.us. Hearing-impaired citizens may request an interpreter by contacting Tom Buchholz by January 25, 2007 via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dialing 711).

-Bryan