Highway 42 Construction Project

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Starting January 2, 2024 Highway 42 through Egg Harbor will be undergoing construction work. But we’re here to tell ya that the roads and [more importantly] the businesses will be accessible and open for business!

Important dates

January 2, 2024: Hwy 42 detour starts

April 3, 2024: WiDOT resurfacing project begins (more information below)

May 24-June 23: Detour will be removed during weekends

June 28, 2024: Hwy 42 detour & construction pauses

September 2024: Hwy 42 construction resumes. Hwy 42 open to traffic with flagging

October 21, 2024: Detour potentially resumes

Alternate routes

• Orchard Road and Market Street are lateral access points
• Harbor School Road to Church Street to County E will have minimal construction interference
• Harbor School Road to Heritage Lake Road to County E will also have minimal construction interference
• Horseshoe Bay Road to Dock Road to White Cliff Road will have minimal construction interference
• County T to Heritage Lake Road to County EE will have no construction interference

OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS

Village of Egg Harbor Website: https://villageofeggharbor.org/hwy42
This site includes weekly updates, project scope, design plans, previously recorded meetings, maps and more.

Wisconsin DOT Website: https://projects.511wi.gov/wis42shore/
This site includes updates from the DOT, official detour route, and more.

OFFICIAL DETOUR

The official detour route is Hwy 57 to County V to County A to County EE. Please remember that Hwy 42 will remain open to businesses and properties in the work zone.

Widot hwy 42 resurfacing project

HIGHWAY 42 RESURFACING PROJECT TO BEGIN

The WisDOT STH 42 resurfacing project is about to begin and we want to provide you with as much information as possible – and trust us, there is A LOT! Most importantly, the businesses within the construction project are open, accessible and waiting to provide you with a great experience! 

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will begin work on Monday, April 8, 2024 to resurface and make improvements on Highway 42 from the Hwy 42/57 split to Rainbow Ridge Court. The project was originally scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 3 but was modified due to impending weather. Upon start of the project, HWY 42 will be closed and detoured to THRU TRAFFIC but will be accessible to LOCAL TRAFFIC. Businesses and properties in the work zone are still accessible!! 

 ARE YOU LOCAL TRAFFIC?

You are considered local traffic if you live, shop, work or have another stop within the road closure area that’s ONLY accessible directly from HWY 42. While this does mean you are able to travel within the road closure – please expect some delays as the road will be under flagging operations. If there is an alternate route available to minimize your travel in the detour area, please utilize it! This will assist in helping keep the crews safe and the project progressing as quickly as possible. 

ARE YOU THRU TRAFFIC?

If you are traveling beyond the 42/57 junction and your first stop is beyond the construction zone, you are considered THRU TRAFFIC and must utilize the detour. 

 DETOUR ROUTE 

From the south, the detour will take you from HWY 57, to County Hwy V (in Jacksonport), along County Hwy A, to County Hwy EE. This will take you to the north side of Egg Harbor. 

Please keep in mind, the Village of Egg Harbor also has a road closure in place beyond Rainbow Ridge Court along with an associated detour as construction continues along HWY 42 within the Village limits. This project is running concurrently with the WiDOT project. The detour associated with the Village’s project runs from County HWY I, to HWY 57, to County Hwy V, to County Hwy A, to County Hwy EE. 

HOW LONG WILL THE DETOUR BE IN PLACE?

The detour will begin April 3 with a 50 day working contract – which equates to 2-3 months of construction. The crew is required to halt work by June 28 whether they are finished or not. This might require them to return after Labor Day under flagging operations for completion. 

WisDOT road work will end by noon on Fridays and detours will be temporarily removed for the Memorial Day holiday and Juneteenth holiday. Detours will also be temporarily removed on weekends from Memorial Day – June 28th as long as there is no work being performed that necessitates a lane closure.

All closures for local and state highway work will end on June 28. Again, detours may be put back into place following Labor Day if work is not completed prior to June 28.

PROJECT BENEFITS

• Mill and overlay of the existing asphaltic pavement – the existing pavement surface is
  deteriorating and has numerous longitudinal and transverse cracks

• Replace various deteriorated culvert pipes

• Add right turn lanes at Monument Point Road in both northbound and southbound directions – a recent increase in turning movements at the Monument Point Road intersection has resulted in increased maintenance of the shoulders and safety concerns at that location. The addition of a right turn lane will provide greater safety for motorists.

•  New pavement markings

• New centerline and shoulder rumble strips – rumble strips will enhance safety by alerting motorist who leave the travel lane.

• Resurfacing of the roadway will provide a smoother driving surface for drivers resulting in less wear on vehicles. It will also extend the life of the pavement and decrease future maintenance costs.

OTHER USEFUL LINKS & INFORMATION 

• All of this information and more can be found on the WiDOT Highway 42 Resurfacing Project website: https://villageofeggharbor.org/hwy42

• Project News Release: Governor Evers approves WIS 42 improvements in Door County

• Video of WiDOT construction meeting held March 19: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aCmNtX86PwU

• Village of Egg Harbor Construction Project Updates: https://villageofeggharbor.org/hwy42

• Project Location Map (PDF): https://projects.511wi.gov/wis42shore/wp-content/uploads/sites/841/42location.pdf

• Detour Map (PDF): https://projects.511wi.gov/wis42shore/wp-content/uploads/sites/841/42detour.pdf

PROJECT CONTACTS

• For construction-related questions, please contact WIS 42 Construction Leader:

Keith Process, Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Email: keith.process@meadhunt.com 
Phone: (920) 619-3015
Field office address: 5469 Monument Point Road, Egg Harbor, Wis.

• For non-construction related questions, please contact the WisDOT Door County Project Manager:

Paul Brauer, P.E., WisDOT Project Manager
Email: Paul.Brauer@dot.wi.gov
Phone: (920) 492-5629
WisDOT Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304

• For Village of Egg Harbor project related questions, please contact Egg Harbor Village Administrator:

Megan Sawyer
Email: msawyer@villageofeggharbor.org
Phone: (920) 868-3334 EX: 2
PO Box 175
7860 STH 42
Egg Harbor, WI 54209