Wisconsin Department of Transportation

media release: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is conducting a public involvement meeting to discuss improvements to the County BB/Cottage Grove Road and Hanson Road bridges over I-39 in Madison, Dane County.

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m., at Wisconsin Department of Transportation Southwest Region Madison Office, 2101 Wright Street, Madison, WI. The objective of this meeting is to familiarize the public with the purpose and need for the project and to obtain input on the proposed improvements.

The project consists of several spot improvements on both bridges including concrete surface repairs, bridge railing maintenance, spot sidewalk replacements, joint sealing and protective surface treatment. Construction is currently scheduled for 2028 with potential advancement to 2027. I-39 will remain open for the duration of construction. During bridge work Hanson Road and Cottage Grove Road will be closed to traffic with posted detours.

Adjacent property owners are encouraged to attend the meeting. If unable to attend or for more information contact WisDOT Project Manager Amy Coughlin at (608) 246-5358, amy.coughlin@dot.wi.gov. Written comments can be mailed to Amy Coughlin at 2101 Wright Street, Madison WI 53704.

Citizens who are deaf or hard of hearing and require an interpreter may request one by contacting Amy Coughlin at least three working days prior to the meeting.