US 18 retaining wall - Jefferson County

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

Project location

US 18 retaining wall, Helenville - Jefferson County​

Project overview

The retaining wall on US 18 is tipping toward the sidewalk and is in need of repair. The work on this project includes removing the coping from the retaining wall that spans the entire length of the wall. Excavation behind the wall will occur in locations where the wall panels are tipping toward the sidewalk. The select wall panels are going to be removed and re-set so they are in line with the rest of the wall. The area behind the wall will then be backfilled and the new coping will be cast in place along the entire length of the wall. The railing will be removed as well and re-set in its existing location.

Schedule

  • November 14, 2023 - Public Involvement Meeting
    5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
    Helenville Fire Department
    N4737 Helenville Road, Helenville
  • Fall 2024 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

US 18 will remain open to traffic under flagging operations and eastbound lane closure. Sidewalks remain closed.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Craig Hardy, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-5406
craig.hardy@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