I-39/90 Expansion Project

Illinois state line to Madison, Dane and Rock counties

US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange

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Overview

The purpose of the I‐39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) Interchange project is to accommodate I‐39/90 traffic levels with a focus on safety issues that affect Interstate travel through the US 12/18 interchange and to ensure compatibility with the I‐39/90 Expansion Project, south of US 12/18 to the Illinois state line.

A unique traffic condition exists along I-39/90 northbound, resulting in higher traffic volumes on the ramp from US 12/18 (Madison Beltline) as compared to the northbound Interstate in the core of the interchange. This video briefly summarizes this unique condition and the potential impact that design options have on safety through the interchange.

Public Hearing

A public hearing was held on December 13, 2018 at the Ho-Chunk Nation Teejop Hocira (Community Recreation Center). View the Public Hearing Notice.

View the exhibits and handout from the Beltline interchange public hearing:

A Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) was produced for this project.

Date Task
December 13, 2018 Public Hearing
January 11, 2019 Comment Period Ends
March 2019 Anticipated Final Environmental Decision
2020 Begin construction in core of Beltline Interchange (minimal impacts to traffic anticipated).
2021 Complete construction of Beltline Interchange and 45-mile I-39/90 corridor to the Illinois state line.

For more information regarding the environmental documents, contact:

John Vesperman, P.E. Jennifer Grimes
I-39/90 Project Chief I-39/90 Project Environmental Coordinator
john.vesperman@dot.wi.gov jennifer.grimes@dot.wi.gov