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I-39/US 51 (Business 51-Foxglove Rd.)
Rothschild and Rib Mountain, Marathon County

Note - This project is now under construction. (Sept. 9, 2012)

Location | Overview | Status/phase

Project location

Southbound I-39/US 51, Business 51 to Foxglove Rd., village of Rothschild and town of Rib Mountain, in Marathon County.

View Southbound I-39/US 51 (Business 51-Foxglove Rd.) project maps.

Project overview

• Widen and resurface southbound I-39/US 51 bridge over the Wisconsin River
• Replace 1.9 miles of pavement along southbound I-39/US 51, Business 51 (Rothschild) to Foxglove Rd.
• Reconstruct I-39/US 51 bridge over Business 51
  • Allows for future on-street bike accommodation on Business 51
  • Allows for future multi-use path along Business 51

Planning started in 2003 and design work in 2004.

Status/phase

Southbound - Under construction and scheduled to be completed 2013.

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Last modified: September 13, 2012