WIS 131 (Richland/Vernon County line to WIS 82) - Vernon County

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

Project location

WIS 131 (Richland/Vernon County line to WIS 82), La Farge, Vernon County

Project overview

The purpose of this project is to replace deteriorating pavement along WIS 131. Proposed improvements include:

  • Two-mile pavement removal and replacement
  • Pavement marking and rumble strips
  • Guardrail upgrades and culvert replacement
  • Curb ramps at Snow Street in La Farge

Schedule

  • December 16, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 2028 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 131 will be closed to traffic for a portion of the project utilizing WIS 56 and WIS 82. Remaining work will be done under flagging operations, single lane closures and shoulder closures.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Nathan Lipinski, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3880
nathan.lipinski@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
Fax: (608) 785-9969
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov