(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region in Green Bay is announcing a public information meeting to discuss the US 10/STH 42 (Waldo Boulevard) improvement project in the City of Manitowoc from County R to Maritime Drive. The meeting will take place in the Manitowoc City Hall Council Chambers, first floor, 900 Quay Street, Manitowoc on Thursday, November 1, 2012, from 5 pm to 7 pm. A brief presentation has been scheduled for 5:15 pm.

Waldo Boulevard is proposed to be reconstructed from Fleetwood Drive to 5th Street. Proposed project improvements also include Waldo Boulevard being resurfaced between County R and Fleetwood Drive and resurfacing from 5th Street to Maritime Drive. Additional proposed improvements include storm sewer upgrades and the rehabilitation of the bridge over the Wisconsin Central Railroad. Construction is currently scheduled for spring of 2016.

The public is encouraged to attend and provided input on a few improvements being considered. These improvements include roundabouts at County R and Maritime Drive and a reconfiguration of the Menasha Avenue intersection. In addition, input is requested for the reduction of Waldo Boulevard from a four-lane roadway to a two-lane roadway with a two-way left-turn lane in the median and bicycle accommodations.

This meeting will be held in an open-house format. Individuals can stop by at their convenience during the meeting, talk with project staff, learn more about the project, review the project displays, and ask questions and share comments.

The public meeting facility is handicapped accessible. People who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter should contact, the WisDOT Project Manager, Matthew Haefs no later than three working days prior to the meeting. Citizens unable to attend the meeting and wanting more information can contact Matthew Haefs at (920) 492-5702 or by email at matthew.haefs@dot.wi.gov.

For more information contact:
Communications Manager Kim Rudat, WisDOT NE Region
(920) 492-5743, kim.rudat@dot.wi.gov