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US 14/61 (Westby-Viroqua) Improvements
Westby to Viroqua, Vernon County

Location | Overview | Status/phase

Project location

US 14/61, Westby to Viroqua, in Vernon County.

• Segment 1 (Westby-Viroqua), four-lane divided highway, South St. to County BB - Project completed
• Segment 2 (Westby Bypass), Cut A Cross Rd. to Tristate Rd.
• Segment 3 (Viroqua Bypass), Springville Rd. to County T/WIS 27/WIS 82

View US 14/61 (Westby-Viroqua) Improvements project maps.

Project overview

Project extends 12.2 miles and includes a western bypass of Westby, a four-lane expansion between Tristate and Springville roads, and an eastern bypass of Viroqua.

• US 14 and US 61 are major regional highways serving southwestern Wisconsin.
• US 14 is a major link between Madison and La Crosse. It provides access to recreational and tourism destinations as well as numerous farming communities.
• US 61 is a major link (east of WIS 35 along the Mississippi River) between Dubuque, Iowa, and La Crosse.

Improvements are proposed to US 14/61 in order to meet growing traffic demand and anticipated to be implemented in three segments:

• Segment 1 (Westby-Viroqua), four-lane divided highway, South St. to County BB - Project completed
• Segment 2 (Westby Bypass), Cut A Cross Rd. to Tristate Rd.
• Segment 3 (Viroqua Bypass), Springville Rd. to County T/WIS 27/WIS 82

Project cost estimated at $32 million, including real estate acquisition and construction.

Status/phase

• Segment 1 (Westby-Viroqua) - Project completed
• Segment 2 (Westby Bypass) - Design work with no construction activity
• Segment 3 (Viroqua Bypass) - Design work with no construction activity

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Last modified: November 12, 2012