Release date: July 13, 2023
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers recently signed a $1.7 million contract to improve WIS 71 between Harmony Avenue and North Street and WIS 27 between Sparta north city limits and County Lane in Monroe County. Preliminary work is scheduled to begin July 19.
Mathy Construction Company is the prime contractor for the project. The project is designed to improve safety on the roadway by adding rumble strips to WIS 71; and paving shoulders, adding centerline and shoulder rumble strips and pavement markings to WIS 27.
During construction, WIS 71 and WIS 27 will remain open under flagging operations.
Project completion is scheduled for early September 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