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WIS 83 project - need

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has identified three main reasons for the WIS 83 corridor project:

Traffic volume

Present average daily traffic volumes are high and planned development will increase traffic on WIS 83.

According to the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission's (SEWRPC) development plan for Waukesha County, development in the area served by WIS 83 is expected to increase up to 70 percent.

As development grows along the WIS 83 corridor, there will be an increase in traffic demand on the roadway as well as the surrounding highway network.

Safety problems

Safety problems on this section of WIS 83 are evident.

Existing WIS 83 has several sharp curves and steep hills limiting visibility. Many of the side road intersections are angled or connect to WIS 83 at curves. The shoulders are very narrow and numerous driveways cause conflicts with turning traffic.

In many areas, the turn lanes are too narrow, too short or there are no turn lanes at all. As traffic increases, these safety problems will result in a higher potential for crashes. View photos of roadway deficiencies.

Preserving the corridor

Preserving the corridor for future transportation improvements is essential.

Corridor preservation will be an important tool for protecting land needed for future transportation improvements. Preparing a long-range plan now will assist local governments in making land use and development decisions to minimize disruption to communities.

Questions about the content of this page:
Contact Dennis Shook, sewicommuter@dot.state.wi.us
Last modified: May 15, 2008