The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting virtual public involvement to provide an overview of the planned improvements to the US 18/151 and West Verona Avenue/Epic Lane interchange in the city of Verona, Dane County. Construction is anticipated from April 2022 to August 2022.
The following improvements will enhance safety, reduce traffic congestion, and accommodate past and future growth at the US 18/151 and West Verona Ave/Epic Lane interchange:
- Constructing a westbound auxiliary lane from WIS 69 to the West Verona Avenue/Epic Lane off-ramp;
- Adding a second exit lane to the westbound West Verona Avenue/Epic Lane off-ramp;
- Adding an additional southbound through lane at the US 18/151 and West Verona Ave/Epic Lane intersection; and
- Adding a second lane to the eastbound on-ramp from West Verona Avenue/Epic Lane to the existing on-ramp bridge over US 18/151.
Temporary closures and detours are anticipated to occur on US 18/151 and to the Military Ridge State Trail. Temporary ramp closures are also anticipated.
The public is invited to visit the project website (wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/us18151-verona/default.aspx) and watch the narrated presentation about these improvements.
Public input on this project is requested by February 7, 2022. Feedback can be submitted via the comment form on the project website or by contacting WisDOT project manager Steve Porter at (608) 243-3366 or steve.porter@dot.wi.gov. Written comments regarding the project can be mailed to Steve Porter, 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704.
