The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today its plans to design a rehabilitation project for the US 12/Robert Street bridge in Fort Atkinson.
The project is planned for construction in the summer of 2022, according to a news release.
Improvements proposed as part of the project include:
• Replacing the concrete bridge deck on the existing prestressed concrete girders. The existing sidewalk along the bridge will be replaced and widened to six feet with a barrier wall separating traffic to improve pedestrian safety crossing the bridge.
• Reconstructing bridge approaches at each end to connect the new bridge deck.
• Replacing guardrail and curb and gutter along the south approach.
• Potential reconstruction of sidewalk curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
• Updating street lights across the bridge.
The Robert Street bridge will be closed during construction, and detour routes will be provided for pedestrians and vehicles.
A narrated presentation detailing the project is available to view on the project website at:https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/us12-robertstreet/default.aspx.
All persons interested in the project are encouraged to provide input by contacting WisDOT Project Manager Frank Pritzlaff at frank.pritzlaff@dot.wi.gov or (262) 548-5683. Comments can also be mailed to the WisDOT Southwest Region Office at 2101 Wright St, Madison, WI 53704.
Public feedback will assist staff in developing a project that will serve the needs of the traveling public, as well as the needs of the community. Public input is also welcome and appreciated throughout the design process, the release stated.
The conceptual drawing shown above of the Robert Street bridge is included within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) project information video, shown at top.
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