WIS 81 and Wisconsin Avenue intersection - Rock County

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

Project location

WIS 81 and Wisconsin Avenue intersection, Beloit - Rock County

Project overview

The purpose of this project is to address the safety of the Wisconsin Avenue intersection. The project is needed to improve the safety of the intersection by reducing angle crashes and provide safe access to residents, businesses and through traffic who require the use of WIS 81.

Schedule

• April 14, 2026 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
    City of Beloit Water Resources and Engineering Building
    2400 Springbrook Court, Beloit
  • Exhibits
    • Detour
    • Right-in right-out
    • Roundabout
  • Handout
  • Presentation
  • Comment form
• March 17, 2026 - Local Officials Meeting
• 2029 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 81 will be closed to through traffic during construction utilizing US 51, IL 75 and I-39/90.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

TJ Herbers, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-2673
theodore.herbers@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