US 18/151 Study

Project location | Project overview | Schedule | Traffic impacts/detours | Status/phase | Contact information

Upcoming

WisDOT will hold a set of Public Involvement Meetings (PIMs) for the US 18/151 Corridor Study to provide updates on the study and gather feedback on the study purpose and needs. An in-person PIM will be held October 8, 2025 at Mount Horeb High School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A virtual PIM will be held on October 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Please visit the Public Involvement page for meeting details.

Project location

US 18/151 (US 18/151 interchange County PD), Dodgeville to Fitchburg - Iowa and Dane counties

Project overview

  • The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are conducting a US 18/151 Corridor Study between the US 18/151 interchange in Dodgeville and County PD (McKee Road) in Fitchburg. The study corridor is about 35 miles long and travels through Iowa and Dane counties.
  • WisDOT will identify project needs and evaluate a range of alternatives in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Schedule

  • 2025
    • Existing conditions data collection
    • Development of purpose and need
  • 2026
    • Develop alternative concepts to address corridor needs

Status/phase

Environmental study with no construction activities planned at this time.

Comments and updates

WisDOT welcomes comments and suggestions related to this study.

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Contact information

Michael Bie
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7928
michael.bie@dot.wi.gov

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
Southwest Region, Madison Office
2101 Wright Street
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 246-3800
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov