WIS 59 (Garrison Drive to US 14) - Rock County

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

Project location

WIS 59 (Garrison Drive to US 14), Evansville - Rock County

Project overview

The proposed project, in the City of Evansville, will replace the pavement structure and curb and gutter of WIS 59 from Garrison Drive to Church Street. Additionally, WIS 59 will be resurfaced with a 3.5-inch mill and overlay from Church Street to US 14. Main Street pavement deterioration will be addressed with concrete pavement repair. The proposed project will also include improving curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act Standards at all intersections within the project limits. The final improvements is at the railroad crossing of WIS 59. At that location, the railroad crossing surface and signals will be replaced.

Schedule

  • April 2, 2025 - Local Officials Meeting
  • April 24, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
    • 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
      Creekside Place
      102 Maple Street, Evansville
    • Location map
  • 2030 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 59 closures will take place during pavement replacement and railroad crossing improvements, detour will utilize WIS 92, WIS 104 and US 14. For other project improvements a combination of WIS 59 closure and flagging operations will be utilized.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Chris Hazard, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-2652
christopher.hazard@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