Public can weigh in on U.S. 2 rebuild through Ashland

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will host a public meeting Nov. 19 on a proposed project to rebuild deteriorating pavement on U.S. 2 from Stuntz Avenue to 36th Avenue East, with construction not scheduled until 2031. The meeting runs from 4 to 7 p.m. in the council chamber at Ashland City Hall, 601 Main St. W. A brief presentation begins at 5 p.m., and the rest of the event will follow an open-house format. From Stuntz Avenue to 29th Avenue East, WisDOT proposes replacing the pavement, base, subbase, curb, and gutter. Plans also call for new traffic signals at 26th Avenue East, along with replacement of storm sewer, guardrail, and pavement markings. Curb ramps would be upgraded to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and portions of the lighting and sidewalk would be replaced. The department also is investigating access changes, turn-lane configurations, and typical roadway sections along the route. The city plans sanitary sewer and water main improvements in the same stretch. From 29th Avenue East to 36th Avenue East, work would be limited to concrete joint repair. Construction would be done in stages. Segments would be partially closed, with one westbound lane open and eastbound traffic detoured