WIS 16 (Dike Road to WIS 71) - Monroe County

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

Project location

WIS 16 (Dike Road to WIS 71), City of Sparta - Monroe County

Project overview

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is developing preliminary plans for a pavement replacement project on WIS 16. The 1-mile long project is located in the City of Sparta from Dike Road to just west of the WIS 71 roundabout.

  • Replacing the mainline pavement with concrete
  • Replacing the existing shoulders with asphalt
  • Replacing guardrail at the corners of the WIS 16 bridge over Milwaukee Street/Canadian Pacific Railroad
  • Maintenance repairs to the WIS 16 bridge over Milwaukee Street/Canadian Pacific Railroad
  • Updating the pedestrian crossing ramps at the East Avenue intersection to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements as needed
  • Replacing or repairing storm sewer

Schedule

  • August 12, 2025 - Public Involvement Meeting
    • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
      Sparta City Hall
      201 W Oak Street, Sparta
  • Spring-Fall 2030 - Construction anticipated

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 16 is proposed to be closed and detoured utilizing WIS 27 and I-90. Access to residences and businesses will remain open.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Nathan Schumaker, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 789-5538
nathan.schumaker@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