Release date: January 5, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will host a public involvement meeting to discuss the proposed improvements along US 51 between Roby Road and County B/AB in Stoughton and the Town of Dunn. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd By The Lake Church, 1860 US 51, Stoughton. A brief presentation will be made at 5:30 p.m.
The project is designed to provide a safe and efficient transportation system along the US 51 corridor to serve the traveling public while minimizing disturbance to the environment.
Plans for US 51 between Roby Road and County B (east) include:
- Reconstruct the existing rural 2-lane undivided roadway to a 4-lane urban divided roadway with a raised median and 10-foot-wide sidewalk on both sides of US 51
- Reconstruct the Rutland–Dunn Townline Road and County B (east) intersections to dual-lane roundabouts
- Speed limit reduction from 55 miles per hour (mph) to 35 mph
Plans for US 51 between County B (east) and County B/AB include:
- Reconstruct the existing undivided rural roadway to a 2-lane rural divided roadway with a continuous raised median, including intersection improvements
Construction from Roby Road to South Quam Drive is currently scheduled to begin 2026. Construction from South Quam Drive to County B/AB is scheduled to begin in 2027.
The public is invited to attend to learn more about the projects. WisDOT and consultant staff will be available to discuss design plans, the expected real estate impacts and construction timeline. Both projects will require the purchase of right of way and temporary easements. The real estate process for the project along US 51 from Roby Road to County B/AB is planned to begin in fall 2023. Real estate specialists will be available at the meeting to discuss with impacted property owners.
In addition to this in-person meeting, you can learn more about the project and see the materials at
http://wisconsindot.gov/US51. This project is located under “Rural” in the menu list.
Requests for hearing or language interpreters can be made at least three working days prior to the meeting. If you have any questions, or if you cannot attend the meeting, but would like to find out more about the project, please contact WisDOT Project Manager Kevin Drunasky at (608) 246-3811 or by email at
Kevin.Drunasky@dot.wi.gov. Written comments can be made mail to 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704.
For more information, contact:
Michael Bie
WisDOT Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7928
Michael.bie@dot.wi.gov