Project location | Project overview | Schedule | Traffic impacts/detours | Status/phase | Contact information
Project location
WIS 81 and County Q bridges over the Rock River, Beloit - Rock County
Project overview
WisDOT is proposing to improve the WIS 81 bridge over the Rock River in the City of Beloit and County Q bridge over the Rock River in the Town of Beloit. The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the bridges to extend their service life.
Proposed improvements on the WIS 81 bridge include:
- Joint replacement
- Approach slab replacement
- Concrete surface repair
- Replacement of back walls and parapets
- Curb repairs
- Painting the structure
Proposed improvements on the County Q bridge include:
- Bridge deck replacement
- Joint replacement
- Approach slab replacement
- Concrete surface repairs
- Minor grade raise
- Guardrail replacement
- Spot painting of joints and girders
- Replacement of abutment back wall
Schedule
- April 23, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Beloit Public Library, Community Room
605 Eclispe Boulevard, Beloit
- 2027 - Construction anticipated
Traffic impacts/detours
WIS 81 will remain open to traffic under lane closures. County Q will be closed to all traffic.
Status/phase
Design
Contact information
Josh Nelson, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3857
joshua.nelson@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