WIS 29 freeway conversion study, public involvement - Wisconsin Department of Transportation

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Public involvement

WIS 29 freeway conversion study - public involvement

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Public information meetings (PIM)

Scheduled/future

There are currently no meetings scheduled.

Past meetings

April 23, 2008 - A PIM was held.
May 11, 2005 - The first PIM was held.

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Newsletters

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: Why didn't WisDOT build the new WIS 29 as a freeway from the beginning?

A: Funding for the freeway conversion was not available at the time the WIS 29 four-lane expansion project was being designed and constructed. Waiting for the funding would have delayed the expansion project. The decision was made to improve safety and mobility as soon as possible by expanding the two-lane highway, with the intent of converting to specific freeway standards over time.

Q: What is WisDOT's standard for distances between interchanges?

A: The preferred distance is five miles, but the minimum standard is two miles. Spacing guidelines help ensure safety and mobility of the highway system.

Q: How is WisDOT going to preserve the land needed to construct the improvements to convert the highway to a freeway?

A: By converting the highway to a freeway under the Freeway/Expressway Statute 84.295, WisDOT formally maps the necessary right of way to preserve the corridor and guide future development. This preservation benefits everyone by ensuring the safety of traffic on WIS 29 as well as crossroad traffic generated by developments along the corridor.