(Racine) The resurfacing of County Trunk Highway C, between the East Frontage Road and CTH H in Mt Pleasant begins on July 12th. The project will be completed in two phases.

Phase I of the project will involve a segment of highway from the East Frontage Road to CTH V. Highway C will be closed during this work, to allow the resurfacing to be done more quickly as well as for the safety of highway crews. Detour Phase I will be US 94 frontage road to STH 20 to CTH V. 

The second phase of the resurfacing will begin in later July and that will involve closure of CTH C from CTH V east to the intersection of CTH H. Detour Phase II will be CTH V to STH 20 to CTH H. 

Motorists may use highway “C” to access the homes and businesses within the project area.  The county will work to maintain normal school bus service and through traffic at highway “C” crossroads.  Of course, motorists should budget more travel time to allow for minor delays.

The project will begin with the preparation of the road base. The county will begin this phase of the project by sawing the pavement at the boundaries of the work area. When the sawing is complete, machines will mill the existing asphalt pavement material.  The county will maintain the existing road alignment but expect small changes near crossroad intersections.

When milling is complete, the county will place the first layer of asphalt pavement.  After, the county will lay the final course of pavement. At this stage, the county will apply fresh pavement markings on the new asphalt surface.

“Resurfacing allows us to extend the life of our roads,” commented Julie Anderson, Racine County Public Works & Development Services Director. “We ask that you be patient during this time and plan accordingly.”

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