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Project overview |
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Project location
WIS 81 (County K to S Paddock Road), Newark - Rock County
Project overview
The purpose of this project is to rehabilitate the WIS 81 corridor by removing and replacing several inches of asphaltic pavement due to aging and cracking pavement. The proposed undertaking will consist of widening the paved shoulders from 3-feet to 5-feet, installing left turn lanes at County H, installing left turn lanes at S Paddock Road, replacing guardrail as needed, and installing centerline and shoulder rumble strips.
Schedule
- June 25, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
- 2031 - Construction anticipated, possible advancement to 2029 if funding becomes available
Traffic impacts/detours
During construction WIS 81 will be closed to through traffic and detoured utilizing WIS 11 and WIS 213. Access will remain open for residents and businesses.
Status/phase
Design
Contact information
Anthony Buerger, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-7901
anthony.buerger@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