Upcoming |
Study locations | Study overviews | Contact information
WisDOT held a public hearing for the US 51 (Stoughton Road) North Study on March 18, 2025 at Madison College. Please visit the public involvement page to see further details about the public hearing. The public hearing included opportunities to provide testimony about the recently completed environmental assessment (EA). The EA can be viewed on the environmental information page.
Upcoming
WisDOT anticipates holding the third PIM for the US 51 (Stoughton Road) South Study in Summer 2025.
Study locations
- US 51 (Stoughton Road) from Voges Road in McFarland to WIS 30 in Madison
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South Study map
- US 51 (Stoughton Road) from WIS 30 in Madison to I-39/90/94 in the town of Burke
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North Study map
Study overviews
South Study
The South Study will assess how best to accommodate traffic volumes with a focus on safety and access, with consideration or incorporation of the goals for the corridor outlined in the city of Madison’s Stoughton Road Revitalization Plan.
North Study
The North Study will assess how best to accommodate traffic volumes with a focus on safety and access issues that affect travel along Stoughton Road.
Backgrounds
In November 2011, the Transportation Projects Commission approved the US 51 (Stoughton Road) Study corridor as a Major study candidate, and WisDOT began an environmental impact statement study.
In November 2017, due to statewide priorities and funding limitations, the US 51 (Stoughton Road) Study could not obtain funding for final design and construction. As a result of the funding delay, WisDOT postponed completion of the study.
In early 2022, WisDOT resumed evaluation of the corridor with a new approach: complete two separate studies – one on the southern section of the corridor (Voges Road to WIS 30), and one on the northern section of the corridor (WIS 30 to I-39/90/94). This flexible approach allows the study teams to address issues and needs specific to each section, with special consideration in the South Study for the city of Madison’s Stoughton Road Revitalization Plan, and consideration in the North Study for issues related to access and land use development.
Contact information
Jeff Berens, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 245-2656
jeff.berens@dot.wi.gov
Michael Bie
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7928
michael.bie@dot.wi.gov