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US 151 Fond du Lac Bypass Corridor Preservation Study

Study overview

This study will address future, long term transportation needs along the Fond du Lac Bypass. This 8.1 mile long study between WIS 175 and County WH traverses through the following municipalities:

• City of Fond du Lac
• Town of Fond du Lac
• Town of Empire
• Town of Taycheedah

US 151, between WIS 175 and WIS 23, is a 5.2 mile long four-lane divided expressway with at-grade intersections. The preservation study will map the right-of-way needs for the location of future overpasses and interchanges. WisDOT’s long-term vision of this segment is an ultimate freeway with increased mobility and traveler safety.

The preservation study also includes a long-term safety and operations evaluation for the two-lane segment along US 151 between WIS 23 and County WH. Right-of-way was previously acquired along this segment to accommodate a future four-lane segment.

US 151 is a Corridors 2020 Backbone route in the State Highway Plan. The US 151 segment between US 41 and WIS 23 is a connector route. WisDOT views the preservation of this corridor as essential for maintaining a high level of mobility and traveler safety.

By mapping the land necessary for ultimate overpasses and interchanges, there would be a real estate cost savings to the public. Land costs become very expensive once development has occurred. Implementation of these proposed improvements can then be expedited once the land is mapped and funding becomes available.

At public and local and elected officials request, WisDOT has accelerated this preservation study and has selected the preferred middle alternative. The middle alternative includes the area near County V (south) and US 45. A County V interchange has been selected. A north frontage road connecting County V and US 45 is still being considered. The US 45 jug handle ramps would be removed under this plan. Construction of these improvements will be dependent on completion of the mapping process and available funding.

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Last modified: August 10, 2009