WIS 26 northbound (BUS 26 to US 12) - Jefferson County

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

Project location

WIS 26 northbound (BUS 26 to US 12), Fort Atkinson - Jefferson County

Project overview

The purpose of the project is to address the deteriorating pavement to extend the service life of the roadway. Anticipated improvements include concrete base patching, guardrail and an asphalt overlay. The structures over WIS 106 and US 12 receive concrete surface repairs and girder repairs.

Schedule

  • August 18, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
    • 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
      FCCU Community Room
      Dwight Foster Public Library
      209 Merchants Avenue, Fort Atkinson
    • Presentation
    • Comment form
  • 2029 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

Northbound WIS 26 will remain open under single lane nighttime lane closures.

Ramp work is anticipated to take place during nighttime closures. Ramp closures will be staggered to allow closures at one location at a time.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Amy Coughlin, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-5358
amy.coughlin@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