US 18 (Hope Lake Road intersection) - Jefferson County

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

Project location

US 18 (Hope Lake Road intersection), Town of Oakland - Jefferson County

Project overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) plans to improve a 0.26 mile section of US 18 around the curve through the Hope Lake Road intersection in the Town of Oakland, Jefferson County. The proposed project will resurface the existing roadway and add a high friction surface treatment to address roadway departure crashes.

Improvements include:

  • 2-inch mill and overlay
  • High friction surface treatment
  • Widen the paved shoulders from 3 feet to 5 feet
  • Install shoulder rumble strips
  • Reinstall pavement markings

Schedule

  • May 27, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 2027 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

Traffic will be maintained with flagging operations.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Craig Hardy, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-5406
craig.hardy@dot.wi.gov

Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@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