US 18 (County YZ intersection) - Iowa County

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

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Project location

US 18 (County YZ intersection), Near Dodgeville - Iowa County

Project overview

The purpose of this project is to address the safety concerns at the US 18/151 and County Y/YZ intersection. The project is needed to reduce the high crash rate at the intersection. The Department is analyzing various intersection alternatives.

• Learn more about RCUTS at: Wisconsin Department of Transportation Restricted Crossing U-Turn (wisconsindot.gov)

Schedule

• December 2024 - Plan update
  • Exhibit
• February 1, 2024 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • Handout/comment form
  • Presentation
  • Exhibits
• April 5, 2023 - Local Officials Meeting
• April 19, 2023 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • Handout
  • Presentation
    • Link to RCUT video on slide 21
  • Crash diagram
  • Alignment layout
  • Alternatives
    • Alternative 1 - No build
    • Alternative 2 - Minor leg stop control with offset turn lane
    • Alternative 3 - Right in right out left in
    • Alternative 4 - Right in right out
    • Alternative 5 - RCUT no left turn
    • Alternative 6 - RCUT
    • Summary of alternatives
• 2027 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

Traffic may be delayed due to lane closures along USH 18/15. Side roads will likely be closed for all or most of the construction.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Derek Potter, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3861
derek.potter@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
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov