US 51 south segment - McFarland to Stoughton

South segment

The US 51 south segment extends 16 miles from Terminal Drive in the village of McFarland to I-39/90 east of the city of Stoughton.

This portion of US 51 in Dane County has three major components:

Needs Assessment
Completed in February 2004, the in-depth needs assessment study reviewed and analyzed transportation needs along US 51 from Burma Road in the village of McFarland to the east side of the city of Stoughton. An analysis of operating conditions from Stoughton to I-39/90 was also completed.
Short-term improvements
Some of the issues identified in the needs assessment can potentially be addressed with short-term improvements in the corridor. A WisDOT corridor management team is working to identify and implement improvements on an ongoing basis.
Alternatives analysis
Based on the findings of the needs assessment, WisDOT has decided to proceed with an alternatives analysis that will identify and evaluate potential corridor improvements. This analysis will involve development of long-term solutions to address the problems identified in the needs assessment and completion of an environmental assessment (EA).

Photo of US 51 in downtown Stoughton.

Other US 51 segments:

North segment