I39/90 Construction updates

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Weekly Construction Update: October 19-23
All lane restrictions, road and ramp closures, and work operations are weather dependent and subject to change.

Two lanes remain open to traffic on I-39/90 (in each direction) during daytime hours and weekends. Be alert for crossovers, don’t tailgate and drive with caution through all work zones!

Access remains open to area businesses in the project area. Please continue to patronize the area businesses!

NOTE: Next week Monday through Friday, nightly single lane closures (8 p.m. – 5 a.m.) are planned on I-39/90 northbound and southbound in the following work zones, unless noted otherwise. Minor delays may occur during these lane closures.

NOTE: Only CLOSED roads are listed below; if a road is not listed, the road is OPEN.

MADISON

I-39/90 and US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange area
County AB/Buckeye Road to south of the Beltline interchange
Femrite Drive underpass
Anticipated construction completion: Fall 2021

  • I-39/90 traffic located on existing lanes through the Beltline interchange (Exit 142 A-B).
    • I-39/90 southbound traffic shifted to the median between Buckeye Road/County AB and the Beltline interchange.
    • Be alert for lane shifts and reduced speed limit through this area.
  • One lane CLOSED on westbound US 12/18 from Millpond Road to the I-39/90 southbound loop ramp.
    • The lane closure will continue throughout the 2020 construction season.
  • Updated: The two Beltline interchange loop ramps are CLOSED until Tuesday night (Oct. 20).
    • I-39/90 southbound exit loop ramp (Exit 142B) to eastbound US 12/18.
    • Westbound US 12/18 loop ramp (Exit 267A) to I-39/90 southbound.
    • Signed detour route: Beltline and US 51/Stoughton Road interchange.
  • Updated: Nighttime lane closure on I-39/90 southbound in the Beltline interchange.
    • 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday (Oct. 18)
    • 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday (Oct. 19-22)
    • 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday (Oct. 23)
    • Be alert for crews and equipment in the area.
  • Updated: Nighttime lane closure on the eastbound US 12/18 ramp to I-39/90 northbound.
    • 8 p.m.  to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday (Oct. 19-22)
    • 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday (Oct. 23)
    • Be alert for crews and equipment in the area.
  • Updated: Nighttime lane closure on eastbound US 12/18 in the Beltline interchange.
    • 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Thursday (Oct. 19-22)
    • 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Friday (Oct. 23)
  • Updated: Nighttime closure of I-39/90 northbound exit ramp (Exit 142A) to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline).
    • 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. Monday (Oct. 19)
    • 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 20-21)
    • Drivers should follow the signed detour route.
  • Updated: US 12/18 eastbound, under the I-39/90 northbound and southbound bridges, will shift back to its original lanes on Tuesday night (Oct. 20).
  • Updated: Femrite Drive CLOSED under I-39/90 in Madison from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 20).
    • Alternate local routes are required.
  • Updated: Read the I-39/90 and Beltline interchange construction operations.

County AB to US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange, Madison
Siggelkow Road underpass
Anticipated construction completion: November 2020

  • I-39/90 traffic is shifted onto the new southbound concrete pavement between the US 12/18 (Beltline) interchange and County AB near McFarland.
  • Updated: Nighttime lanes closures on I-39/90 northbound and southbound to switch traffic onto the new northbound Interstate lanes and to reposition temporary concrete barrier wall in each direction.
    • 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Wednesday (Oct. 19-21)
    • Plan ahead and be alert for slowdowns in this area.
  • Updated: Read the I-39/90 construction activities near Madison.

JANESVILLE

Kennedy Road to Rock River bridges, Janesville to Edgerton
Townline Road, County M and Newville Road underpasses
Anticipated construction completion: November 2020

  • I-39/90 traffic is located on their respective sides between Townline Road and the Rock River bridges.
    • Two lanes remain open in each direction.
    • Access remains OPEN to the Janesville rest area.
  • All I-39/90 traffic located on the northbound side between Townline Road and the WIS 26 interchange (Exit 171A).
  • Updated: Read the I-39/90 construction operations between Janesville and Edgerton.

WIS 26/Milton Avenue and US 14/Humes Road interchanges, Janesville
Kennedy Road underpass
Anticipated construction completion: Fall 2021

  • All I-39/90 traffic is located on the newly expanded northbound Interstate lanes between the US 14/Humes Road and WIS 26/Milton Avenue interchanges.
    • Follow the overhead signage and enter the lane system prior to the US 14 interchange for Exits 171 A-B. Watch the navigation video.
    • Be alert for the new traffic patterns through this area.
  • LONG-TERM RAMP CLOSURE: WIS 26/Milton Avenue ramp to I-39/90 southbound CLOSED until late August 2021.
    • Drivers must use the US 14/Humes Road ramp to access the southbound Interstate.
  • Updated: US 14/Humes Road CLOSED at I-39/90 to remove the old southbound Interstate bridge.
    • 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday (Oct. 20-22)
    • Drivers must use alternate routes.
  • Updated: Daily lane closures on Deerfield Drive between Mercy Health and the Ryan Road connection.
    • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Oct. 19-23)
    • Plan ahead and be alert for slowdowns in this area.
  • Updated: Read the I-39/90 construction activities at the WIS 26 and US 14 interchanges.
    • The Ice Age Trail under I-39/90, adjacent to Kennedy Road, is CLOSED until early summer 2021.

BELOIT

Beloit Rest Area (rest area 22), north of the Illinois state line
Anticipated completion: Late October 2020

  • The Beloit Rest Area/Wisconsin Welcome Center is CLOSED until late October 2020.
    • Access at the I-43/WIS 81 interchange (Exit 185) remains OPEN to area restaurants, gas stations and lodging.
    • The Beloit Safety Weight Enforcement Facility (SWEF), north of the County S/Shopiere Road interchange (Exit 183), remains OPEN.
    • View other rest areas across Wisconsin.
    • Updated: Read the rest area operations.

I-39/90 and I-43/WIS 81 interchange area reconstruction, Beloit
Illinois state line to Hart Road | County X/Hart Road to Freeman Parkway
Anticipated construction completion: Fall 2021

  • I-39/90 traffic located on new northbound concrete pavement between the Hart Road and Cranston Road overpasses.
    • Access from I-43/WIS 81 ramp to the southbound Interstate on existing loop ramp.
    • Access remains OPEN to local businesses.
  • I-43 traffic is located on the new WIS 81 lanes between I-39/90 and Gateway Blvd.
    • One lane remains OPEN each way. Watch for lane shifts and crossovers.
    • Be alert for construction equipment as bridge construction is taking place within the interchange area.
  • Updated: Read the I-39/90 and I-43 construction operations near Beloit.

For more information, contact:
Steven Theisen
I-39/90 Project Communications Manager
(608) 884-1230 | [email protected]

WisDOT and the I-39/90 Project Team
www.i39-90.wi.gov
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