WIS 19 (Division Street to River Road)

Waunakee, Dane County

Schedule

Construction begins: April 2026

Anticipated completion: 2026

 

Traffic impacts

  • The changing temporary configurations of STH 19 will continue into the early fall season.
  • The temporary lanes have a maximum width of 11 feet, so no wide loads can be accommodated.

 

Project update

  • Division Street was closed on the north side of STH 19 for reconstruction.
    • Weather permitting, the plan is to reopen Division Street before the 4th of July.
  • Raemisch Road was reopened into its new temporary configuration. (See attached photo)
    • Traffic backups are common; the signal timing has been adjusted.
    • Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes (Hogan Road, Marshall Drive or Division Street)
  • The changing temporary configurations of STH 19 will continue into the early fall season.
    • The temporary lanes have a maximum width of 11 feet, so wide loads cannot be accommodated.
    • Nord Drive is open to all traffic and will not be impacted by construction.

Construction Activities This Week:

  • Division Street is closed on the north side of the STH 19 intersection. (See attached photos)
    • Pavement removals have been completed and all base aggregate has been placed.
    • Crews will begin to install the Division Street storm sewer system tomorrow.

Construction Activities for the week of June 22nd:

  • Crews will finish the storm sewer on north Division Street next week.
  • Once all storm sewer is complete, the electricians will install the necessary traffic signal conduits.
  • Concrete crews will mobilize to place the curb and gutter by the end of next week. (Weather permitting)