Southwest Region weekly construction update

December 11, 2009

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing a weekly update on road construction in Southwest Wisconsin, which includes the counties of Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Juneau, La Crosse, Lafayette, Monroe, Richland, Rock, Sauk and Vernon.

Construction-related traffic impact exists in the following locations. Closures listed are subject to change and are weather-dependent.

Columbia County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Crawford County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Dane County

US 151 (East Washington Avenue)
Location: Marquette Street to Pinecrest Drive, Madison
Schedule: February - December 2009
Description: Reconstruction of East Washington Avenue and bridge replacement over WIS 30. Includes reconstruction of Aberg Avenue/WIS 30 from McCormick Avenue to the railroad track east of Fair Oaks Avenue. The project includes work on Commercial Avenue (WIS 30 frontage roads), Fair Oaks Avenue between the two frontage roads, and the ramps at Fair Oaks Avenue. The project will reconstruct all the ramps at the East Washington Avenue and WIS 30 interchange.
Traffic impact: Traffic on East Washington Avenue is reduced to two lanes in each direction except for inbound East Washington Avenue traffic at WIS 30 is reduced to one lane. Traffic on WIS 30 is reduced to one lane in each direction. Additional lane closures may occur during off-peak travel times. Side streets may also be closed at various times during the construction period. Commercial Avenue is open to through traffic between Rethke Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue. Eastbound WIS 30 off-ramp to Fair Oaks is closed.
Contact: Rob Phillips (city of Madison), (608) 266-4090, rphillips@cityofmadison.com; Curt Neuhauser, (608) 245-2676, curt.neuhauser@dot.wi.gov

Dodge County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Grant County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Green County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Iowa County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Jefferson County

WIS 26
Location: Jefferson Bypass (US 18 to Jahn Road)
Schedule: May 18, 2009 - August 2010
Description: New alignment, north half of Jefferson bypass.
Traffic impact: Minor delays to cross streets and side roads.
Contact: Teri Schopp, (608) 516-6467, teri.schopp@dot.wi.gov; Jeff Kaarto, (608) 516-6445, jeffrey.kaarto@dot.wi.gov

WIS 26
Location: Watertown Bypass (High Road to County T)
Schedule: June 29, 2009 - August 2011
Description: New alignment, south half of Watertown bypass.
Traffic impact: Minor delays to cross streets and side roads.
Contact: Teri Schopp, (608) 516-6467, teri.schopp@dot.wi.gov;  Jim Grender, (608) 712-0533

Juneau County

See Monroe and Juneau counties below.

La Crosse County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Lafayette County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Monroe County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Richland County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Rock County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Sauk County

US 12
Location: I-90/94 to Baraboo
Schedule: April 6, 2009 - November 19, 2010
Description: US 12 bypass corridor
Traffic impact: No impact along existing US 12. Moon Road, east of existing US 12, has been re-opened with a roundabout.
Contact: Dale Merten, (608) 254-1913, dale.merten@dot.wi.gov

Vernon County

No state construction projects currently in progress.

Motorists should slow down, use caution and stay alert when driving through construction zones. To avoid delays, consider taking an alternative route and avoid peak travel periods. Before leaving home, check the following sources for information about work zones and detours:

• Dial 511 or visit the 511 Web page for incident reports, lane closures, work zones, winter road conditions and roadside services.
• For a free copy of "Travel Easy," showing the state's largest construction projects, call (800) 242-2514 or e-mail a request to opa.exec@dot.wi.gov.

For more information, contact:
Michael Bie, WisDOT Southwest Region Communications
(608) 246-7928, Michael.Bie@dot.wi.gov