Henry Avenue bridge in Beloit to be discussed at Dec. 3 public meeting

November 23, 2009

Planned improvements to the Henry Avenue bridge over the Rock River in Beloit will be discussed at a public information meeting Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. The meeting will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Rotary River Center, 1220 Riverside Dr., Beloit.

WisDOT is proposing to replace and widen the approaches and bridge deck to four lanes. A shared-use path, sidewalk, and six scenic overlooks are also included in the plans. Construction is currently scheduled for 2012.

The Dec. 3 meeting will be conducted in an open house format with a variety of exhibits and maps available for review. Representatives from WisDOT will be on hand to answer questions throughout the evening. Attendees will have the option of making written or verbal comments during the gathering.

Persons who are unable to attend can contribute comments by contacting WisDOT Project Manager Brad Groh at WisDOT SW Region – Madison, 2101 Wright Street , Madison, WI 53703; (608) 246-5628; brad.groh@dot.wi.gov.

The Rotary River Center is wheelchair accessible. People who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter for the meeting should contact Brad Groh via the Wisconsin Telecommunications Relay System (dial 711).  It is best to call at least three business days prior to the meeting.

For more information, contact:
Bradley R. Groh, DOT Project Manager
(608) 246-5628, brad.groh@dot.wi.gov
 
Michael Bie, DOT Regional Communications Manager
(608) 246-7928, michael.bie@dot.wi.gov