DOT Project-Harrison St to Roby Rd
Construction is scheduled to begin on March 23rd, 2026, on US 51 between Harrison Street and County B/AB. The purpose of this project is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system on the US 51 corridor to serve present and long-term travel demand while minimizing disturbance to the environment. This will be achieved by addressing existing safety conditions, accommodating travel demand, improving existing pavement conditions, enhancing bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and considering corridor preservation and long-term planning measures.
US 51 from Harrison Street to Roby Road will include the following improvements:
• Reconstructing from Harrison Street to Kings Lynn Road with a cross section of a Two-Way Left Turn Lane (TWLTL) in between. From Kings Lynn Road to Roby Road will remain as a 4 lane urban configuration.
• Reconstructing sidewalk, curb ramps, and crosswalks to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Intersection improvement at Hults Road/Jackson Street/US 51 to restrict Hults Road to Right in and Right out. Upgrading the signal equipment at US 51 intersection
US 51 from Roby Road to County B (east) will include the following improvements:
• Reconstruct the existing rural 2‑lane undivided roadway to a 4‑lane urban divided roadway with a raised median.
• Construct 10‑foot‑wide sidewalk on both sides of US 51 up to new pedestrian underpass near RutlandDunn Townline Road intersection.
• Reconstruct the Rutland‑Dunn Townline Road and County B (east) intersections to dual‑lane roundabouts.
• Construct a pedestrian underpass just north of the Rutland‑Dunn Townline Road intersection.
• Posted speed limit reduction from 55 miles per hour (mph) to 35 mph.
• Install a continuous lighting system in the median.
US 51 from County B (east) to County B/AB will include the following improvements:
• Reconstruct the existing undivided rural roadway to a 2‑lane rural divided roadway with a continuous raised median, including intersection improvements.
• Reconstruct the existing pedestrian underpass just south of the Charles Lane intersection.
2026 Traffic Control
US 51 from Harrison Street to South Quam Drive:
• This segment will be constructed under staged traffic conditions with one lane of traffic maintained in each direction. Some temporary pavement and adjustment to the Hults Road roundabout will be required.
• Short limited duration closures of Mainline US 51 to complete water and sanitary lines including some lateral work.
US 51 from Lake Kegonsa to Charles Lane:
• This segment will be constructed under staged traffic conditions with one lane of traffic being maintained in each direction to accommodate early surcharge construction adjacent to US 51. Off-peak single-lane closures under flagging operations may be used for placement of temporary concrete barrier wall adjacent to the roadway shoulders.
Please join us for a public meeting to discuss project information on project schedule or project impacts to parcels. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 18th, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Senior Center Annex, 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton. The meeting will follow an open house format for people to ask questions about the project and have project maps available for viewing. We look forward to meeting with you, and if you are not able to attend and have any questions, please reach out via email below. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter, you may request one by contacting me (contact information listed below) at least three working days prior to the meeting. The project website will be updated throughout construction and is currently under creation which will be available before construction begins. An email distribution list will be used to provide weekly updates. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please reach out to me at the contact information listed below and you can be added to distribution list.
Sincerely,
Cody Kammerzelt, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 243-5995