US 18/151 Freeway Conversion Study (Dane and Iowa counties) - Wisconsin Department of Transportation

US 18/151 Freeway Conversion Study

Need/purpose

US 18/151 Freeway Conversion Study

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Study location

The US 18/151 Freeway Conversion Study limits extend from US 18/151 (Dodgeville) to County G/Dairy Ridge Road (Verona), approximately 28 miles, and is located in Dane and Iowa counties.

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Study overview

As part of the U.S. Highway System, US 18/151 is an important roadway connecting the major Midwest cities of Dubuque, Iowa and Madison, Wisconsin. US 18/151 is identified as a Backbone Route in the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's (WisDOT) Connections 2030 Plan.

The plan places high priority in protecting these highway investments that connect major economic/population centers and carry long-distance, statewide traffic.

The purpose of this study is to develop a long-term highway plan for converting this portion of US 18/151 to a freeway.

The US 18/151 Highway Freeway Conversion Study will result in a plan for the eventual removal of all direct access by existing local roads and driveways onto US 18/151.

It is important to note that this study is focusing on identifying and planning for long-term access to and from the corridor, not adding additional capacity (travel lanes) for most of the corridor.

Status/phase

Study with no construction activity at this time.