Work On Ryan Road In Franklin: Public Comment Meeting Planned

FRANKLIN, WI — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation scheduled a meeting on June 1 for the public to offer comments on the upcoming reconstruction of WIS 100/Ryan Road between St. Martins Road and 60th Street.

Proposed improvements to the roadway have included resurfacing, pavement replacement, reconstruction, and the addition of a multi-use trail, according to a news release from WisDOT. The open house meeting will take place 5-7 p.m. at Franklin Public Library, 9151 West Loomis Road.

WisDOT is looking for public input on the many proposed improvements for the current and longer-term needs of the road. The existing pavement and culverts are deteriorating, and existing bridges are in need of minor repairs, WisDOT said. The upcoming project will address those issues, as well as traffic signals and the current "substandard" bicycle accommodation.

WisDOT said proposed improvements to the pavement include:

• Replacing pavement from the Root River bridge to near 68th Street and between 80th Street and Puetz Road.
• Reconstructing the WIS 100 and 76th Street intersection and side roads between 68th Street and 80th Street.
• Resurfacing pavement between Puetz Road and St Martins Road.
• Reconstructing curb ramps to comply with the Americans With Disability Act.
• Replacing traffic signals at 60th Street, 76th Street and Loomis Road intersections.
• Repairing bridges over Root River.
• Replacing drainage culverts.
• Replacing guardrails.
• New pavement markings and signage.
• Constructing a new multi-use path along the north and east side of WIS 100 between Root River and St Martins Road alongside the city's efforts.

When construction begins, WIS 100 is expected to be closed to all traffic except for access to local businesses and residences. All WIS 100 traffic will be detoured to 27th Street, Rawson Avenue and Loomis Road, according to WisDOT.

Design on the project is expected to be finished by the summer of 2024, WisDOT said. Construction could begin in 2026, and if funding is available, as early as 2025.

Those looking to submit written comments can submit them to Robert Bellin, WisDOT, 141 NW Barstow Street, P.O. Box 798, Waukesha, WI 53187 by July 15.