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Verona Rd. (US 18/151) Project - Need/purpose

Why is this project needed?

Safety

The Verona Rd. (US 18/151) corridor is operating at unacceptable levels of service with crashes occurring more often than on comparable highways across the state. After the proposed improvements, crashes and delays will be reduced; biking and walking accommodations will be provided; and safety and convenience will be improved.

As traffic volumes on the corridor grows, congestion related crashes increase. Between 2006 and 2008, there were 342 crashes on Verona Road from the Beltline to County PD, two to three times the statewide average for a similar corridor. Most crashes occur at intersections.

Mobility and efficiency

Increased traffic volumes and congestion along Verona Rd. (US 18/151) result in significant delays and backups during peak travel times. With the proposed improvements, mobility will be improved and capacity will provide better access to local neighborhoods and businesses, and enhanced mobility for local and regional travelers.

Without corrective action, future travelers will experience deteriorating driving conditions within the corridor, including significantly reduced speeds and worsening congestion. Crashes and other traffic events will routinely result in extensive backups and excessive delays.

Questions about the content of this page, contact:
Verona Road (US 18/151) Project Team, veronaroad@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: May 4, 2012