WIS 73 (Middleton Street to Commerce Court) - Dodge County

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

Project location

WIS 73 (Middleton Street to Commerce Court), Columbus to Randolph - Dodge County

Project overview

This project is planned to replace 13.7 miles of deteriorated pavement on WIS 73 from Middleton Street in Columbus to Commerce Court in Randolph. The project consists of removing the existing pavement structure and paving 5 inches of new asphaltic pavement.

Additional improvements include:

  • Replacing the box culvert just south of County CC
  • Repairing 2 bridges (one over US 151 and one over the Union Pacific Railroad)
  • Replacing guardrail along the length of the project
  • Replace 23 cross culverts
  • Extending the sidewalk to Rotary Park in Columbus
  • Widening the paved shoulders from Middleton Street to Lange Road in Columbus
  • Adding centerline rumble strips along the length of the project
  • Adding shoulder rumble strips along the length of the project

Schedule

  • Fall 2024 - Local Officials Meeting
  • Fall 2024 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • Winter 2026 - Public Involvement Meeting
  • 2030 - Construction anticipated (could be advanced to 2028 if funding is available)

Traffic impacts/detours

WIS 73 is planned to be closed to through traffic during construction. The detour utilizes WIS 16, WIS 146, and WIS 33.

WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones have special needs. Its critical that customers have access to businesses and that they continue to visit them, regardless of any road work inconvenience and detour routes. Below are resources to help business owners prepare for the construction.

Status/phase

Design

Contact information

Joshua Koebernick, P.E.
WisDOT Project Manager
(608) 246-3859
joshua.koebernick@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
TTY: 711
Email: swr.dtsd@dot.wi.gov