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US 51, McFarland-DeForest - Alternatives

The alternatives developed in the TSNIA are long term solutions to address the issues identified in the Needs Assessment (NA) and were developed using extensive public input.

Coordination and input from local officials, businesses, neighborhood associations and other focus groups has been on-going throughout the study. Two advisory committees have helped guide the process.

The EIS study will update and refine the alternatives developed in the TSNIA. This will include looking at capacity expansion along the corridor, which was not investigated as part of the TSNIA.

Public input will remain a major component throughout the life of the study.

We are currently working on updates and refinements to the alternatives developed as part of the TSNIA study. Those updates as presented at the Mar. 19, 2013 PIM.

Possible alternatives

• Alternative A - Transportation System Management that maintains the current configuration as much as possible, adds travel and turning lanes, and improves the spacing of intersections for access management.
• Alternative B - Enhanced Expressway incorporates the same concepts as Alternative A and adds interchanges at intersections with significant operational issues.
• Alternative C - Freeway Conversion that provides free-flow movement for traffic through the corridor.

Roadway and bicycle facility alternatives

The alternatives in this section were developed by the project team based upon input gathered at public workshops.

The project team includes a bicycle consultant to provide recommendations to improve the travel environment for bicyclists and pedestrians. All the alternatives include grade-separated bike/pedestrian crossings, and some off-road path linkages.

The alternatives may be revised based upon comments received at upcoming PIMs, subsequent meetings with residents, business owners and local officials.

• Bicycle and pedestrian facilities map

Proposed recommended alternatives

View the proposed recommended alternatives

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Questions about the content of this page, contact:
US 51 Stoughton Road Study Team, us51stoughtonrdstudy@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: April 8, 2013