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Developer briefs committee on 230,000 sq ft package distribution facility off County XX; truck‑route restriction under review
Summary
Ruda Bush Development told the Marathon County committee it plans a roughly 230,000 sq ft package distribution facility at Trailwood and County Highway XX, contingent on a DOT administrative change to remove a local 65‑foot truck restriction on Business 51/Interstate 39 to allow 53‑ft trailers full access; construction is tentatively slated for mid‑to‑late 2026.
A developer told the Marathon County Infrastructure Committee on Thursday that a proposed 230,000‑square‑foot package distribution facility at Trailwood and County Highway XX is advancing through village site‑plan review and would require a change to a local truck‑length restriction along Business 51 to accommodate 53‑foot trailers.
"We are the developer working with the client for the project at Trailwood and XX," said David Hall of Ruda Bush Development. He told the committee the project team has submitted plans to the village plan commission and expects to appear before that body on March 16 for site‑plan approval. If approvals proceed, Hall said construction could begin mid‑to‑late 2026.
A key operational constraint is a posted 65‑foot truck restriction on Business 51 north of Interstate 39 that currently prevents the use of a 53‑foot trailer on the direct route the developer expects trucks to use. Hall said the project team has met with the area senator and is petitioning the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for an administrative change to remove the restriction on the approach from Interstate 39.
The developer’s traffic impact study reported roughly 200 trucks currently using the restricted stretch; the developer said larger semis would route from the site onto XX, then to Business 51 and Interstate 39 if the administrative change is approved. If it is not approved or enforced, staff and committee members noted trucks could instead use longer county roads, which raises concerns about pavement wear and seasonal weight limits.
County Highway Commissioner Kevin said the county is coordinating the developer’s proposed intersection reconstruction at Trailwood with a planned mill‑and‑overlay resurfacing project on XX to avoid tie‑in problems. Committee members asked how many semis the facility would generate; the traffic study estimated about 18 semi‑trailers per day destined for the site, plus package delivery vans for local distribution.
No formal county approvals were requested at the meeting; the briefing was informational so the committee and staff could anticipate coordination needs. Committee members asked staff to evaluate pavement impacts if some trucks must detour onto county roads, and to coordinate timing with the resurfacing contract.
Proper names and roles noted at the briefing: David Hall, Ruda Bush Development (developer); Kevin, Marathon County Highway Department (staff). The village and DOT will play decision roles for site plan approval and the requested truck‑restriction change.
