WIS 131 (WIS 82 to WIS 33) - Vernon County

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

Project location

WIS 131 (WIS 82 to WIS 33), La Farge to Ontario - Vernon County

Project overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) plans to improve this 12-milesection of WIS 131 from La Farge to Ontario by resurfacing the existing asphalt pavement.

Additional improvements include:

• Upgrading guardrail
• Concrete overlay on two bridges
• Bridge painting and wing stabilization on one bridge
• Curb ramp installation at the intersection of WIS 133 and WIS 33
• Culvert repairs and lining
• New cross culverts and inlets

Schedule

• January 2024 - Public Involvement
• Detour exhibit
• Handout
• Handout (section 4f)/comment form
• 2022 - Public Involvement Meeting
• Handout
• Comment form
• Roll Plot Exhibit
• Detour Exhibit
• 2026 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

The project will be split into 3 stages, with project detoured for each stage.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Paul Valenti, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 785-9053
paul.valenti@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, La Crosse Office
3550 Mormon Coulee Road
La Crosse, WI 54601
Phone: (608) 785-9022
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov