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US 14/61 improvements (Westby to Viroqua) - history

Roadway history 

• 1956: US 14/61 constructed in current location
• 1985: Concrete pavement repair 
• 1996: Resurfaced with asphalt

Improvement project history 

• July 1994: Viroqua Transportation/Bypass Committee Report
• November 1994: Feasibility study begins 
• January 1995 to June 1996: 15 meetings with Project Advisory Group, public, city and county officials 
• October 1996: Study published and distributed 
• Spring 1999: Environmental Impact Study (EIS) begins 
• July 1999 to December 2000: 13 meetings with Project Advisory Group, public, city and county officials 
• February 2000: Draft EIS approved 
• August 2000: Transportation Projects Commission (TPC) hearing held in Madison 
• October 2000: TPC does not recommend funding approval
• March 2002: Final EIS approved and final recommendations made
• July 2002: TPC hearing in Richland Center 
• December 2002: WisDOT recommends against funding until 2004
• July 2003: State budget includes project 
• February and March 2006: Meetings with city officials and business owners in Viroqua and Westby

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Last modified: September 25, 2008