Originally published on February 18th, 2023

You will not be able to cross State Highway 42/57 to enter or leave the future Kwik Trip based on Wisconsin Department of Transportation recommendations.

The median is the last puzzle piece after the building design and site plan were approved at a previous meeting. The DOT later decided that closing the median was the safest option, adding that any new development would have triggered it. This means the raised median would stretch from Duluth Avenue to Ashland Avenue.

Eliminating the two-way left turn lane would limit traffic trying to get to either Destination Door County or Sturgeon Bay Metal Products. While Destination Door County is hoping an easement can be granted so visitors can get to their building from Duluth Avenue, representatives from Sturgeon Bay Metal Products expressed their opposition to it. At the Aesthetic Design and Site Plan Review Board meeting on February 13th, Vern Smith and Dana Anderson from Sturgeon Bay Metal Products questioned why it was needed, saying that it has always been a safe area and that a median would negatively impact how their semi-trucks navigate the area. They hope a solution can be met that is positive for both businesses.

The debate sparked additional conversation from board member Pam Jorns, who asked if a similar median will be needed if Fleet Farm is built south of the site.  After an agreement was not reached, the board punted the issue to the Common Council.

The Sturgeon Bay Common Council will also weigh in on the development agreement for a new hotel and the Door County Granary's request for an extension on their development agreement when they meet Tuesday at 6 p.m.