Rest area 12

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I-39/90/94 (westbound) - Poynette

Photograph of rest area number 12 Photo of rest area's interior.

Attention: Rest areas #11 and #12 are under construction from October 2008 to December 2010. The rest areas are being enlarged and modern facilities are being constructed to better accommodate the traveling public. During this time, the rest areas will remain open to the public and services will be available, except for brief periods of time. Either the existing building, the new building or temporary facilities will be available for use. With construction occurring, please use caution and drive safely. Be aware of changing conditions as construction progresses.

Location on northbound I-39/westbound I-90/94, milepost 113, north of Poynette in Columbia County GPS Coordinates: N 43° 25.272' W -89° 28.512'
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49 car and 22 truck parking stalls men’s and women’s restroom diaper changing facilities handicapped accessible telephones plus TTY picnic area and tables	drinking water vending machines pet exercise area travel and weather information recycling areas
Facts gateway to the Wisconsin Dells area and northern Wisconsin only rest areas in U.S. (along with Rest Area 11) located on three concurrent Interstate Highways original rest area opened in 1961 new building and enlarged site opened in 1979 dividable restrooms to minimize disruption during cleaning larger building and site being constructed busiest rest areas in Wisconsin (along with Rest Area 11) "Portage" style building with solar collector panels "The Circus" Historical Marker located on site

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Last modified: October 21, 2008

Rest area 12

I-39/90/94 (westbound) - Poynette

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