July 6, 2008

For more information, contact:

Lois Losby, WisDOT SW Region Communications, 608/785-9958

Southwest Region Weekly Construction Update #18 

Road construction season is underway in Wisconsin.  Motorists should remain alert to work zones when traveling, and when appropriate, should use alternate routes.  To avoid delays, motorists are encouraged to seek information about work zones and detours from the following sources:

• For statewide road construction information on the Web, visit www.dot.wisconsin.gov

Beginning Monday, June 30, 2008, motorists can expect the following construction related traffic impacts in the following locations:

Green County, Lafayette, Iowa, and Dane Counties

Highway:  WIS 78

Location: Blanchardville – Dane County H

Description: Work includes grading, base aggregate, storm sewer and culvert pipes, curb & gutter, permanent signing and incidentals.

Schedule: May16, 2008 to November 1, 2008. Surface layer of asphalt will be placed next spring and will be completed by May 22, 2009.

Traffic Impact: WIS 78 traffic will be closed to through traffic. Northbound traffic will be detoured onto County F to County A and then to WIS 78 in Daleyville. Southbound traffic to follow the reverse path.

Contact: Tara Weiss, 608-516-1725 cell phone

Iowa County

Highway:          US 151/US 18

Location:          Dodgeville bypass to the east end of Barneveld

Description:     Structure rehabilitation

Schedule:         April 29, 2008 to mid August 2008.  This is a 70 working day contract so the end date is only an estimate.

Traffic Impact: The project will utilize a cross over with bi-directional traffic for the deck replacement and will utilize several lane closures for the work on the overlay and the wing wall replacement. Speed limit is 55 mph for all vehicles from County T extending East to Mounds View Road for the duration of the project.

Contact:           Tadd Owens, Project manager 608-516-6415

                          Jesse Schreiner, Project leader 608-347-1355

Highway:        USH 18

Location:        USH 18 - Bennett Road Intersection

Description:   Monfort - Dodgeville Road

Schedule:       June 30, 2008 - August 27, 2008

Traffic Impact: USH 18 will be closed during construction.  A detour will be in place that will use STH 23 back to USH 18

Contact:           Tadd Owens, Project manager 608-516-6415

Motorists can use several strategies to get through construction zones with a minimum of stress:

• Buckle up for safety.

• Know where construction zones are located and allow extra time to get through them.

• Avoid peak travel hours. 

• Watch for special messages on electronic message boards as you approach construction zones.

• Slow down, get into the correct lane early, and merge cautiously.

• Stay alert for surprise slow-downs.

• Take an alternate route. 

In the event of inclement weather, some construction operations may be delayed. 

For a copy of Travel Easy, a free flyer that highlights the state’s largest construction projects for 2007, write, call or e-mail:

Wisconsin Department of Transportation 
Room 103B, P.O. Box 7910
Madison, WI 53707

Phone (toll-free): 1-800-242-2514

E-mail: opa.exec@dot.state.wi.us or you can pick one up at your local WisDOT office

 

June 30, 2008 

Project 1667-02-71 STPG 2008249

Montfort – Dodgeville Road

Bennet Road Intersection

USD 018, Iowa County

The construction of the roundabout at the Bennet Road – Highway 18 intersection begins on June 30, 2008. 

US Highway 18 will be closed for the duration of the project, from John’s Street to US Highway 151. This closure includes all ramps at the 18-151 interchange.

The posted detour route is Highway 23 through Dodgeville to Highway 151.

Project work includes:

Concrete removal, grading, concrete curb and gutter, colored stamped concrete, landscaping, retaining wall, base course aggregate dense, HMA pavement, storm sewer, street lighting, landscaping, pavement markings, permanent signing and incidentals.

This project is scheduled to be completed in sixty working days.

 

News Release

Wisconsin Department of Transportation

May 14, 2008

For more information contact:

Tara Weiss, Project Manager, 608-516-1725 Michael Bie, Regional Communications, 608-246-7928

WIS 78 reconstruction set to begin

 

The reconstruction of WIS 78 between Blanchardville and Dane County H will

begin Friday, May 16, 2008.  

 

WIS 78 will be closed to through traffic for the six-mile project. The posted detour route is County F and County A. 

 

Project work includes grading, storm sewer and culverts, curb and gutter, and permanent signing. The current phase of the project is scheduled for completion November 1, 2008.

 

Final work on the project will take place in spring 2009.

 

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