WIS 157 (5th Avenue to 17th Avenue) - La Crosse County

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

Project location

WIS 157 (5th Avenue to 17th Avenue), Onalaska - La Crosse County

Project overview

This project involves a 0.97 mile long stretch of WIS 157 from 5th Avenue to 17th Avenue, the purpose of this project is to address deteriorating pavement. Proposed improvements include:

  • Removing and replacing the existing concrete
  • Replacement of curb and gutter
  • Updated utilities

Schedule

  • April 24, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 2029 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 157 will be closed and detoured during construction. Access for residents and businesses will remain.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Paul Valenti, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 785-9063
paul.valenti@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, La Crosse Office
3550 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9022
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov