WIS 16 (WIS 157 to South Kinney Coulee Road) - La Crosse County

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

Project location

WIS 16 (WIS 157 to South Kinney Coulee Road), La Crosse - La Crosse County

Project overview

The purpose of the project is to address the existing deteriorating pavement which is exhibiting various forms of cracking. The proposed improvements include:

  • Removal and replacement of existing asphalt pavement overlay
  • Spot curb and gutter repair/replacement
  • Spot replacement of the underlying concrete pavement
  • Concrete pavement joint repair
  • Spot storm sewer structure repairs
  • ADA curb ramp replacement
  • New pavement marking
  • Repair deteriorating storm sewer structures at various locations

Schedule

  • Spring 2026 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 2028 - Construction anticipated, could be as early as 2027 if an advanceable date is selected

Traffic impacts/detours

The project team is exploring three options and will present options to local officials and businesses in the spring of 2026.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Randy Byom, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 785-9966
randy.byom@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