Governor Evers approves WIS 73 improvements, Dane and Columbia counties

Release date: April 21, 2023

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $2.9 million contract to reconstruct WIS 73 between North Village of Marshall limits and Deansville Road in Columbus, Dane and Columbia counties. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin April 27, 2023, paving will begin May 1, 2023.

Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed to resurface the 9.5-mile roadway between Marshall north village limits and Deansville Road.

During construction, WIS 73 will be closed to through traffic and detour via WIS 19, WIS 89, and WIS 73.

Project completion is scheduled for June 2023. The schedule is dependent on favorable weather conditions and construction progress.

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For more information, contact:

Hannah Punzel
WisDOT Southwest Region Communications
(608) 246-7907
hannah.punzel@dot.wi.gov

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