Friday, June 6, 2008 --- 11:05 a.m.

Beginning Monday, June 9, 2008, motorists can expect the following construction related traffic impacts in the following locations:
Columbia County
Highway: WIS 33
Location: Wisconsin Street to the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 14, 2008 to October 1, 2008.
Traffic Impact: The detour route heading east on WIS 33 is south on US 51/WIS 16 to east WIS 16 then north on WIS 22 back to WIS 33. The road will be closed until completion. Access will be provided for local traffic within the project limits.

Crawford County
Highway: US 18
Location: Prairie du Chien, WI to Marquette, IA Mississippi River bridge
Description: Bridge painting and maintenance
Schedule: August 2007 to November 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: The bridge will be open, but only 2 lanes will be available with a 9-foot lane restriction.
Contact: William Schirm, 608-326-0445 (field office)

Highway: WIS 179
Location: Intersection of Hook Hill Road
Description: The project will realign two curves, one at the intersection of WIS 179 and Hook Hill Road and approximately one-half mile east of this same intersection. The bridge over the Kickapoo River will also be painted.
Schedule: May 27, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 179 will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be established via WIS 131, WIS 171 and WIS 27.
Contact: Jeremy Krachey, 608-498-0631

Dane County
Highway: I 39
Location: Portage Road Overpass
Description: Structure Replacement
Schedule: March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: Portage Road will be closed during construction. I 39 lane closures will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. during night work. In addition, occasional day lane closures will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on northbound I 39 and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on southbound I 39.
Contact: Chad Raschein, 608-846-2116 or 608-225-1364.

Dane County
Highway: US 151, East Washington Avenue
Location: Second Street to Marquette Street
Description: Work on East Washington is expected to finish this week.
Traffic Impact: Off-peak lane closures will continue over the next couple of weeks as the contractor continues to landscape the median, and as the final pavement marking is placed.
Contact: Rob Phillips, City of Madison (608-266-4090); Curt Neuhauser, WisDOT (608-245-2676)

Highway: I 39
Location: I 90/94 Interchange to County V Interchange
Description: Median concrete barrier wall construction
Schedule: March 24, 2008 to November 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: Between March 24 and May 23, I 39 between the US 51 and County V interchange will have daily lane closures (Monday thru Thursday). The southbound lanes will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the northbound lanes will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Single lane closures will take place during all other hours of the day. I 39 (north and south bound) between US 51 and I 94 interchanges will have nighttime lane closures (only) between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact: Jim Grender, 608-288-4100 or 608-712-0533

Highway: US 151 Sun Prairie Bypass
Location: Main St. to County VV North – 7 miles
Description: Construction of high tension cable guard in the median of US 151
Schedule: April 21, 2008 to June 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: Single lane closures in each direction during off-peak traffic hours. Speed limit reduced Mondays through Thursdays.
Contact: Janice Bennett, 608-242-8038

Highway: I 39
Location: Buckeye Road (County AB) Overpass – Dane County
Description: Structure Replacement
Schedule: May 19, 2008 to November 12, 2008
Traffic Impact: Buckeye Road (County AB) will be closed during construction. I 39 lane closures will occur between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. during night work. In addition, occasional day lane closures will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on northbound IH 39.
Contact: Rick Graber, 608-222-5240 or 608-279-8676.

Highway - WIS 19
Location - I 39 to WIS 51
Description - Reconstruction
Schedule - May 19, 2008 - October 15th, 2008
Traffic impact - Lane closures will take place for both east and west bound traffic. One lane will be open in each direction. Max width reduced to 11' - 0". Access to all local businesses will be maintained

Highway: WIS 92/ County G (East and West)
Location: Mt. Vernon
Description: Mill and overlay
Schedule: June 2 – July 11
Traffic Impact: Road open, expect flagging operations during daytime hours
Contact: Terry Lammert - Project Leader 608-832-6217

Dodge County
Highway: Business 151 (County G)
Location: From Beaver Dam to the west 7.9 miles
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: June 9, 2008 to August 8, 2008
Traffic Impact: County G will be open to through traffic
Contact: Kevin Eslick, 608-279-0399

Highway: WIS 33
Location: WIS 73 to Fox Lake
Description: Resurfacing
Schedule: June 4, 2008 to June 30, 2008 (weather permitting)
Traffic Impact: Single lane open with flagging operation. Delays will be minor
Contact: Curk Neuhauser, 608-219-1331

Dodge/Jefferson Counties
Highway: WIS 26
Location: WIS 19 to Union Pacific Railroad
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 28, 2008 to November 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 26 will be closed to through traffic. The signed detour is WIS 19, County K, County Q in both directions. Local access will be maintained as much as practical.
Contact: Monty Carlson, Project leader 920-261-3960
Teri Schopp, Project manager 608-516-6467

Highway: I 94
Location: Badger Interchange (I 39) to the Jefferson/Waukesha County line
Description: Pavement rehabilitation and marking
Schedule: June 2, 2008 to July 21, 2008
Traffic Impact: Single lane, nighttime only closures. Exit and entrance ramps will be open at all times. Multiple lane closure will be separated by at least 6 miles. Between Monday evening and Friday morning, lane closures will occur between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. west of WIS 89 and between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. east of WIS 89. Overnight lane closures between Saturday night and Sunday morning are limited to 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. for eastbound and from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. westbound. Overnight lane closures between Sunday night and Monday morning are limited 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for eastbound and from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. westbound.
Contact: Jim Buschkopf, 608-246-3851

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: Detour will be in place beginning May16, 2008 and work on the project will begin. Construction estimated to be complete by 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.
Contact: Tadd Owens, Project manager 608-516-6415
Jesse Schreiner, Project leader 608-347-1355

Jackson County
Highway: US 10
Location: Osseo to Fairchild Road - .5 miles east of US 12/WIS 27 intersection
Description: Bridge replacement
Schedule: The project is scheduled for completion during Summer, 2008.
Traffic Impact: Roadway will remain open to traffic during construction.
Contact: Travis Geise, 608-785-9070 or 608-386-3023

Jefferson County
Highway: County E Overpass
Location: I 94
Description: Deck replacement
Schedule: The road reopened on May 27, 2008.
Traffic Impact: The County E Overpass will be closed during construction and County E traffic will be detoured onto County P and County B. There will be night closures of I 94, as needed, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Contact: Jamie Grainger, 608-206-7829 or Jamie.grainger@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: Milwaukee Street Bridge
Location: City of Watertown, Rock River
Description: Bridge Replacement
Schedule: February 2008 to September 2008
Traffic Impact: A detour route will be posted. Milwaukee Street within the project limits will be closed to through traffic.
Contact: Local project

Highway: US 18/Racine Street
Location: Kranz Avenue to Crawfish River
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 10, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: A detour route will be posted. East Racine St. is detoured utilizing County Y and WIS 26. The road will be open to local traffic. Expect daytime closures. West Racine Street (Marshall Ave to Crawfish River) will be detoured via County W and WIS 89 beginning Monday, April 28, 2008. It will remain open to local traffic only.
Contact: Jeff Kaarto, 608-516-6445 or jeffrey.kaarto@dot.state.wi.us

Jefferson County
Highway: WIS 89
Location: WIS 19 to Northern County Line
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 17, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: The road will be closed during construction. The posted detour will follow WIS 19 to WIS 73 and back to WIS 89 for northbound traffic and the reverse for southbound traffic. Weather permitting, Porter St. will be closed beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2008 to complete work on the intersection. Dickenson and Henry Streets will be open.
Contact: Karla Knorr, Project Leader, 608-516-6507 or karla.knorr@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: County A
Location: County A between US 18 and London Road
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: June 2, 2008 to late August
Traffic Impact: County A will be closed to through traffic during construction. The detour route is US 18, County G and WIS 89.
Contact: Joe Jirsa, (608) 354-2348

Juneau County
Highway: WIS 58 Overpass and I 90/94
Location: WIS 58 overpass and approaches
Description: Deck Replacement
Schedule: March 3, 2008 through the end of May 2008.
Traffic Impact: There will be intermittent lane closures with flaggers.
Contact: John Collins, 608-792-0761 or john.collins@dot.state.wi.us

Juneau County
Highway: County N (Cemetery Road) and I 90/94
Location: County N overpass and approaches and Cemetery Road overpass and approaches
Description: Two Deck Replacement and one concrete overlay
Schedule: March 3, 2008 through the end of August 2008.
Traffic Impact: County N East and County N West will be closed at each site to through traffic during construction. A detour route for both segments will be signed and maintained by the Juneau County Highway Department. Cemetery Road will be closed at the site to through traffic during construction. A detour route will not be posted. Through traffic will be maintained at all times in the west and south directions at the intersection of Cemetery Road and 21st Avenue. Construction will be phased so that all three-bridge sites are not closed at the same time. The County N West Bridge and Cemetery Road Bridge will be allowed to be closed at the same time. All lane closures on I 90/94 shall occur between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday. There will be no lane closure operations between 7:00 a.m. Friday through 7:00 p.m. the following Monday. A minimum of one full-width of traffic shall be maintained on I 90/94 in both directions at all times during lane closures.
Contact: John Collins, 608-792-0761 or john.collins@dot.state.wi.us

La Crosse County
Highway: WIS 35 – West Avenue
Location: Green Bay Street to Jackson Street – City of La Crosse
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 17, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Traffic Impact: West Avenue, from Green Bay Street to Jackson Street has been re-opened to traffic. There may be minor work done at various locations after opening including watering of the sod boulevard throughout that area so we would ask that drivers continue to pay attention and drive cautiously. The remainder of the concrete pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways for the west side of the roadway are expected to take until mid-July when traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed portion and work will begin on the east side.
Contact: Dale Merten, Project Leader, 608-386-3192, dale.merten@dot.state.wi.us

Monroe County
Highway: County PP Bridge at I 90/94
Location: WIS 21 Interchange to County PP Interchange Bridge, Village of Oakdale
Description: Bridge rehabilitation including approaches and ramp work
Schedule: February 18, 2008 to the end of June 2008
Traffic Impact: There will be intermittent lane closures with flaggers on County PP.
Contact: Brad Byom, Project leader, 608-792-5099 or brad.byom@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 21
Location: Water Street, City of Sparta, From WIS 16 to Montgomery Street
Description: Reconstruction / Bridge Deck Replacement
Schedule: April 10, 2008 – Mid September
Traffic Impact: Road Closed with Detour: WIS 16 to WIS 27 N to Montgomery Street
Contact: Joe Langeberg, Project Leader Field Office Telephone: 608-269-0760
Email: joseph.langeberg@dot.state.wi.us

Richland County
Highway: WIS 56
Location: Viola to Co. G - .07 miles east of WIS 131 easterly to .12 miles east of River Road
Description: Bridge replacement with +/- 1 mile of grading
Schedule: April 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Traffic Impact: Traffic will be intermittently down to one lane with flagging operations.
Contact: Steve Vetsch, Project leader – 608-792-5719 or 608-627-1732; Stephan.vetsch@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 80
Location: Rockbridge to County I
Description: bridge overlay and approach work
Schedule: May 19, 2008 to June 23, 2008
Traffic Impact: Traffic is restricted to one lane at Pine River Bridge and is being controlled by traffic signals. The is a 14-foot maximum width in restricted area. Traffic will be switched from the southbound lane to the northbound lane beginning Monday, June 9, 2008.
Contact: Doreen McCarty, Project leader (608) 792-1736; email: Doreen.mccarty@dot.state.wi.us

Rock County
Highway: US 11
Location: From Wright Road to US 14
Description: Reconstruction of roadway
Schedule: June 2, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Traffic Impact: No thru traffic; access to businesses
Contact: Carrie Johnson 815-238-4994 cjohnson@fehr-graham.com

Highway: WIS 140
Location: WIS 140 I-43 to Village of Clinton south limits
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 28, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: The road will be closed during construction. The posted detour will follow WIS 67 east to County C, then north to County X, then northeast to US 14, then northwest to I-43, and then south back to WIS 140 for northbound traffic and the reverse for southbound traffic. Local traffic will have marked detour with in village limits. County X/Milwaukee St. intersection will remain open during construction. Access to all local businesses will be posted.
Contact: Doug Sina, Project Leader, 608-516-3864 or douglas.sina@dot.state.wi.us

Sauk County
Highway: WIS 23
Location: Intersection of County P and US 12
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 24, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 23 will be closed to through traffic in each direction. Detour is US 12 and I 90/94. Open to local traffic, and access to businesses will be maintained.
Contact: Jim Buschkopf, project manager, 608-246-3851 or james.buschkopf@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: US 12
Location: Lake Delton to Baraboo
Description: Pavement Reconstruction
Schedule: March 31, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: US 12 will be open to traffic during construction; however delays may occur near the intersections of State Hwy 33 and North Reedsburg Road due to restricted left turning movements and temporary traffic signals.
Contact: John Maxwell, 608-355-0180 or 608-963-4539

Highway: WIS 136
Location: Rock Springs - Baraboo Rd (Rock Springs - County PF)
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: May 14, 2008 to Oct 29, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 136 and 154 closed to through traffic in each direction. The detour route for WIS 136 traffic will utilize WIS 33 and US12. The detour route for WIS 154 traffic will utilize WIS 136, County PF, County W and County DD. The roadway will be open to local traffic, and access to businesses will be maintained.
Contact: Craig Pringle, 608-576-1192 Project Leader or craig.pringle@dot.state.wi.us

Sauk County
Highway: WIS 33
Location: Village of LaValle from Pine Street to Main Street
Description: Reconstruction including the placement of storm sewer, water main and sanitary sewer.
Schedule: 5/27/08
Traffic Impact: Detour in place after Memorial Day. Intermittent flagging operation will take place on WIS 33.
Contact: Tadd Owens, Project Manager (608-516-6451)
Jamie Brandt, Project Leader (608-963-6462)
Vernon County
Highway: WIS 56
Location: Intersection of US 14/61& E. Decker Street easterly to Intersection of WIS 56 and Mahoney Road.
Description: Pavement Replacement, Utilities and Storm Sewer
Schedule: Start Date: April 23, 2008 to October 18, 2008
Traffic Impact: Road Closed -East/West traffic will be detoured on to East South Street from US 14/61 and STH 56.
Contact: Tom Oldenburg, Cell 608-386-0984, Field Office 608-637-9004

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.

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Friday, May 30, 2008 --- 1:05 p.m.

From the Wisconsin Department of Transportation:

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 2, 2008, motorists can expect the following construction related traffic impacts in the following locations:

Work to improve pavement conditions on I 94 in Dane and Jefferson counties
will begin Monday, June 2. Nighttime lane closures will be in effect. Exit
and entrance ramps will remain open at all times.
The 38-mile work zone will extend from the Badger Interchange on Madison's
east side to the Jefferson/Waukesha County line.
The project is scheduled for completion July 21, 2008.

Columbia County
Highway: WIS 33
Location: Wisconsin Street to the Canadian Pacific Railroad
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 14, 2008 to October 1, 2008.
Traffic Impact: The detour route heading east on WIS 33 is south on US 51/WIS 16 to east WIS 16 then north on WIS 22 back to WIS 33. The road will be closed until completion. Access will be provided for local traffic within the project limits.

Crawford County
Highway: US 18
Location: Prairie du Chien, WI to Marquette, IA Mississippi River bridge
Description: Bridge painting and maintenance
Schedule: August 2007 to November 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: The bridge will be open, but only 2 lanes will be available with a 9-foot lane restriction.
Contact: William Schirm, 608-326-0445 (field office)

Highway: WIS 179
Location: Intersection of Hook Hill Road
Description: The project will realign two curves, one at the intersection of WIS 179 and Hook Hill Road and approximately one-half mile east of this same intersection. The bridge over the Kickapoo River will also be painted.
Schedule: May 27, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 179 will be closed to through traffic. A detour will be established via WIS 131, WIS 171 and WIS 27.
Contact: Jeremy Krachey, 608-498-0631

Dane County
Highway: I 39
Location: Portage Road Overpass
Description: Structure Replacement
Schedule: March 3, 2008 to August 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: Portage Road will be closed during construction. I 39 lane closures will occur between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. during night work. In addition, occasional day lane closures will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on northbound I 39 and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on southbound I 39.
Contact: Chad Raschein, 608-846-2116 or 608-225-1364.

Highway: US 151, East Washington Avenue
Location: Second Street to Marquette Street
Description: Finish work on East Washington Avenue to be completed in early June. Completion of pedestrian bridge, bike path, median construction, landscaping, and pavement marking will occur.
Traffic Impact: Off-Peak Lane closures will continue over the next couple of weeks as the contractor continues to landscape the median, and as the final pavement marking is placed.
Contact: Rob Phillips, City of Madison (608-266-4090); Curt Neuhauser, WisDOT (608-245-2676)

Highway: I 39
Location: I 90/94 Interchange to County V Interchange
Description: Median concrete barrier wall construction
Schedule: March 24, 2008 to November 1, 2008
Traffic Impact: Between March 24 and May 23, I 39 between the US 51 and County V interchange will have daily lane closures (Monday thru Thursday). The southbound lanes will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the northbound lanes will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Single lane closures will take place during all other hours of the day. I 39 (north and south bound) between US 51 and I 94 interchanges will have nighttime lane closures (only) between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact: Jim Grender, 608-288-4100 or 608-712-0533

Highway: US 151 Sun Prairie Bypass
Location: Main St. to County VV North – 7 miles
Description: Construction of high tension cable guard in the median of US 151
Schedule: April 21, 2008 to June 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: Single lane closures in each direction during off-peak traffic hours. Speed limit reduced Mondays through Thursdays.
Contact: Janice Bennett, 608-242-8038

Highway: I 39
Location: Buckeye Road (County AB) Overpass – Dane County
Description: Structure Replacement
Schedule: May 19, 2008 to November 12, 2008
Traffic Impact: Buckeye Road (County AB) will be closed during construction. I 39 lane closures will occur between 6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. during night work. In addition, occasional day lane closures will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on northbound IH 39.
Contact: Rick Graber, 608-222-5240 or 608-279-8676.

Highway - WIS 19
Location - I 39 to WIS 51
Description - Reconstruction
Schedule - May 19, 2008 - October 15th, 2008
Traffic impact - Lane closures will take place for both east and west bound traffic. One lane will be open in each direction. Max width reduced to 11' - 0". Access to all local businesses will be maintained

Dane County
Highway: WIS 92/ County G (East and West)
Location: Mt. Vernon
Description: Mill and overlay
Schedule: June 2 – July 11
Traffic Impact: Road open, expect flagging operations during daytime hours
Contact: Terry Lammert - Project Leader 608-832-6217

Dodge/Jefferson Counties
Highway: WIS 26
Location: WIS 19 to Union Pacific Railroad
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 28, 2008 to November 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 26 will be closed to through traffic. The signed detour is WIS 19, County K, County Q in both directions. Local access will be maintained as much as practical.
Contact: Monty Carlson, Project leader 920-261-3960
Teri Schopp, Project manager 608-516-6467

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: Detour will be in place beginning May16, 2008 and work on the project will begin. Construction estimated to be complete by 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.
Contact: Tadd Owens, Project manager 608-516-6415
Jesse Schreiner, Project leader 608-347-1355

Jackson County
Highway: US 10
Location: Osseo to Fairchild Road - .5 miles east of US 12/WIS 27 intersection
Description: Bridge replacement
Schedule: The project is scheduled for completion during Summer, 2008.
Traffic Impact: Roadway will remain open to traffic during construction.
Contact: Travis Geise, 608-785-9070 or 608-386-3023

Jefferson County
Highway: County E Overpass
Location: Milwaukee St. Bridge and approaches, City of Watertown (Rock River Bridge)
Description: Bridge replacement
Schedule: The project is scheduled for completion on May 23, 2008.
Traffic Impact: The County E Overpass will be closed during construction and County E traffic will be detoured onto County P and County B. There will be night closures of I 94, as needed, Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
Contact: Jamie Grainger, 608-206-7829 or Jamie.grainger@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: Milwaukee Street Bridge
Location: City of Watertown, Rock River
Description: Bridge Replacement
Schedule: February 2008 to September 2008
Traffic Impact: A detour route will be posted. Milwaukee Street within the project limits will be closed to through traffic.
Contact: Teri Schopp, 608-245-2662 or 608-516-6467

Highway: US 18/Racine Street
Location: Kranz Avenue to Crawfish River
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 10, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: A detour route will be posted. East Racine St. is detoured utilizing County Y and WIS 26. The road will be open to local traffic. Expect daytime closures. West Racine Street (Marshall Ave to Crawfish River) will be detoured via County W and WIS 89 beginning Monday, April 28, 2008. It will remain open to local traffic only.
Contact: Jeff Kaarto, 608-516-6445 or jeffrey.kaarto@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 89
Location: WIS 19 to Northern County Line
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 17, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: The road will be closed during construction. The posted detour will follow WIS 19 to WIS 73 and back to WIS 89 for northbound traffic and the reverse for southbound traffic. Weather permitting, Porter St. will be closed beginning Tuesday, April 22, 2008 to complete work on the intersection. Dickenson and Henry Streets will be open.
Contact: Karla Knorr, Project Leader, 608-516-6507 or karla.knorr@dot.state.wi.us

Juneau County
Highway: WIS 58 Overpass and I 90/94
Location: WIS 58 overpass and approaches
Description: Deck Replacement
Schedule: March 3, 2008 through the end of May 2008.
Traffic Impact: There will be intermittent lane closures with flaggers.
Contact: John Collins, 608-792-0761 or john.collins@dot.state.wi.us
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Juneau County
Highway: County N (Cemetery Road) and I 90/94
Location: County N overpass and approaches and Cemetery Road overpass and approaches
Description: Two Deck Replacement and one concrete overlay
Schedule: March 3, 2008 through the end of August 2008.
Traffic Impact: County N East and County N West will be closed at each site to through traffic during construction. A detour route for both segments will be signed and maintained by the Juneau County Highway Department. Cemetery Road will be closed at the site to through traffic during construction. A detour route will not be posted. Through traffic will be maintained at all times in the west and south directions at the intersection of Cemetery Road and 21st Avenue. Construction will be phased so that all three-bridge sites are not closed at the same time. The County N West Bridge and Cemetery Road Bridge will be allowed to be closed at the same time. All lane closures on I 90/94 shall occur between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday. There will be no lane closure operations between 7:00 a.m. Friday through 7:00 p.m. the following Monday. A minimum of one full-width of traffic shall be maintained on I 90/94 in both directions at all times during lane closures.
Contact: John Collins, 608-792-0761 or john.collins@dot.state.wi.us

La Crosse County
Highway: WIS 35 – West Avenue
Location: Green Bay Street to Jackson Street – City of La Crosse
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 17, 2008 to May 31, 2008
Traffic Impact: West Avenue, from Green Bay Street to Jackson Street has been re-opened to traffic. There may be minor work done at various locations after opening including watering of the sod boulevard throughout that area so we would ask that drivers continue to pay attention and drive cautiously. The remainder of the concrete pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalks, and driveways for the west side of the roadway are expected to take until mid-July when traffic will be shifted to the newly constructed portion and work will begin on the east side.
Contact: Dale Merten, Project Leader, 608-386-3192, dale.merten@dot.state.wi.us

Monroe County
Highway: County PP Bridge at I 90/94
Location: WIS 21 Interchange to County PP Interchange Bridge, Village of Oakdale
Description: Bridge rehabilitation including approaches and ramp work
Schedule: February 18, 2008 to the end of June 2008
Traffic Impact: There will be intermittent lane closures with flaggers on County PP.
Contact: Brad Byom, Project leader, 608-792-5099 or brad.byom@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 21
Location: Water Street, City of Sparta, From WIS 16 to Montgomery Street
Description: Reconstruction / Bridge Deck Replacement
Schedule: April 10, 2008 – Mid September
Traffic Impact: Road Closed with Detour: WIS 16 to WIS 27 N to Montgomery Street
Contact: Joe Langeberg, Project Leader Field Office Telephone: 608-269-0760
Email: joseph.langeberg@dot.state.wi.us

Richland County
Highway: WIS 56
Location: Viola to Co. G - .07 miles east of WIS 131 easterly to .12 miles east of River Road
Description: Bridge replacement with +/- 1 mile of grading
Schedule: April 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Traffic Impact: Traffic will be intermittently down to one lane with flagging operations.
Contact: Steve Vetsch, Project leader – 608-792-5719 or 608-627-1732; Stephan.vetsch@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 80
Location: Rockbridge to County I
Description: bridge overlay and approach work
Schedule: May 19, 2008 to June 23, 2008
Traffic Impact: Traffic will be limited to one lane with a 14” maximum width, light controlled.
Contact: Doreen McCarty, Project leader (608) 792-1736; email: Doreen.mccarty@dot.state.wi.us

Rock County
Highway: US 11
Location: From Wright Road to US 14
Description: Reconstruction of roadway
Schedule: June 2, 2008 to August 22, 2008
Traffic Impact: No thru traffic; access to businesses
Contact: Carrie Johnson 815-238-4994 cjohnson@fehr-graham.com

Highway: WIS 140
Location: WIS 140 I-43 to Village of Clinton south limits
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: April 28, 2008 to August 28, 2008
Traffic Impact: The road will be closed during construction. The posted detour will follow WIS 67 east to County C, then north to County X, then northeast to US 14, then northwest to I-43, and then south back to WIS 140 for northbound traffic and the reverse for southbound traffic. Local traffic will have marked detour with in village limits. County X/Milwaukee St. intersection will remain open during construction. Access to all local businesses will be posted.
Contact: Doug Sina, Project Leader, 608-516-3864 or douglas.sina@dot.state.wi.us

Sauk County
Highway: WIS 23
Location: Intersection of County P and US 12
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: March 24, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 23 will be closed to through traffic in each direction. Detour is US 12 and I 90/94. Open to local traffic, and access to businesses will be maintained.
Contact: Jim Buschkopf, project manager, 608-246-3851 or james.buschkopf@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: US 12
Location: Lake Delton to Baraboo
Description: Pavement Reconstruction
Schedule: March 31, 2008 to October 17, 2008
Traffic Impact: US 12 will be open to traffic during construction; however delays may occur near the intersections of State Hwy 33 and North Reedsburg Road due to restricted left turning movements and temporary traffic signals.
Contact: John Maxwell, 608-355-0180 or 608-963-4539

Sauk County
Highway: WIS 136
Location: Rock Springs - Baraboo Rd (Rock Springs - County PF)
Description: Reconstruction
Schedule: May 14, 2008 to Oct 29, 2008
Traffic Impact: WIS 136 and 154 closed to through traffic in each direction. The detour route for WIS 136 traffic will utilize WIS 33 and US12. The detour route for WIS 154 traffic will utilize WIS 136, County PF, County W and County DD. The roadway will be open to local traffic, and access to businesses will be maintained.
Contact: Craig Pringle, 608-576-1192 Project Leader or craig.pringle@dot.state.wi.us

Highway: WIS 33
Location: Village of LaValle from Pine Street to Main Street
Description: Reconstruction including the placement of storm sewer, water main and sanitary sewer.
Schedule: 5/27/08
Traffic Impact: Detour in place after Memorial Day. Intermittent flagging operation will take place on WIS 33.
Contact: Tadd Owens, Project Manager (608-516-6451)
Jamie Brandt, Project Leader (608-963-6462)
Vernon County
Highway: WIS 56
Location: Intersection of US 14/61& E. Decker Street easterly to Intersection of WIS 56 and Mahoney Road.
Description: Pavement Replacement, Utilities and Storm Sewer
Schedule: Start Date: April 23, 2008 to October 18, 2008
Traffic Impact: Road Closed -East/West traffic will be detoured on to East South Street from US 14/61 and STH 56.
Contact: Tom Oldenburg, Cell 608-386-0984, Field Office 608-637-9004

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

Siggelkow Road between Marsh Road and Catalina Place starting June 9 until mid-September.