Public meeting for US 14 in Richland Center, Richland County

​Release date: March 9, 2023

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss the improvements on US 14 from WIS 80 to Bohmann Drive in Richland County.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at the Richland Center Municipal Building, 450 S Main Street, Richland Center. The objective of this meeting is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain input on the proposed improvements.

The purpose of this project is to replace the existing pavement along US 14. Additional improvements include new curb and gutter, monotubes traffic signals, and curb ramps. Work west of the US 14/WIS 80 intersection will require a short-term detour. Construction is anticipated for 2028.

Adjacent property owners are encouraged to attend the meeting. If unable to attend or for more information contact WisDOT Project Manager Jered Lex at (608) 785-9956, jered.lex@dot.wi.gov​. Written comments can be mailed to Jered Lex at 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704.

Citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter may request one by contacting Jered Lex at least three working days prior to the meeting.

​For more information, contact:
Hannah Punzel
Region Communications Manager
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov