As long as they dont put those dangerous wire barriers in like IL is doing on I90. IL put them literally 1' from the left lane fog line. Imagine if a motorcycle gets clipped by a car and the rider(s) slide into it. Instead of sliding into the grass and possibly being able to get up, they will get torn to shreads by that type of barrier. Even Armco is safer to a biker than that wire barrier.

I'm all for 3 lanes each way and mandate all truck traffic banned from the left lane also. I can just see 3 truckers trying tp pass eachother 3 wide going only 2 mph faster than the other.

Tell that to Minnesota....

mymaro, bridges typically have a 50-to-100 year lifespan.

funny so many people are mad at Doyle. I also am one that is tired of his crap. Its funny though because he is a DEMOCRAT! Everyone thinks the democrats are our saviors. HMMMMMM....... anyway, why did they widen the bridges years ago and now cant widen the road until 2015? those bridges will be 10 years old already when they start the road widening. Just about time to update the bridges again. What a waste of taxpayer money that was.

StaceyU2 - theoretically, that young mayor in Edgerton can stabilize the tax base by adding to it.
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When no developement occurs, the tax base, other than when a revaluation occurs, remains static. Thus, proprty taxes increase because fixed expenses continue to increase (roads, insurance, etc). Likewise, schools never cut expenses, so among the 5 taxing authorities on your tax bill, nearly all of them are impacted by a lack of developement.
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You should welcome new developement. A few months ago, I was back in the area and drove through Edgerton and past the Dana Plant where my uncle once worked.
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I do not know what is being leased in that new building downtown - it sure looks nice for a crappy downtown like Edgerton's - but I would guess if the new hospital ever gets built, several hoospital support businesses (dry cleaners, office supply, uniform supply, jantorial) may locate there. It is a sign of things to come.
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If that young mayor is not focused on bringing developement, jobs, and owner occupied homes to his city - even if he has to expand the boundaries of his city - then what else would he be working on?
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Hopefully, he is not sitting on one of the many barstools in that city, like the previous mayor did (from what I read in the Gazette archives anyway).

That "Young Mayor in Edgerton" needs to focus on other things in his budget, besides the annexation of Albion and Newville, Hell my taxes are bad enough out here with out his help... Just look at the EYE SORE he has downtown *the new business building that was to be finished last summer -2008), including the old DANA plant on the west side.. If he tries to annex the Truck stop and the Newville interchange, He will end up TAXING us right out of our house

Too bad Wisconsin won't join the 21st century and, along with the reconstruction, incorporate "open road tolling." Let the FIB's share in the road maintenance.

Ahhhh yes, I can see it now. Gridlock and backups for 20 miles. Getting to the Badger games should be quite the challenge. Those going north might want to consider Hwy. 26 or 73 to 51. Wake me when it's done.

I wonder if everyone is noticing the little wooden and steel brackets the DOT is installing at every interchange. Those brackets will soon be holding closing arms so the interstate can be closed during bad snowstorms. It sure will be nice to see all those that normally TRY to drive the 'I' driving around our city streets in the snow!

Resounding truth about Doyle. If I recall correctly, the money was all ready to be allocated to the lane addition/widening project which was to immediately follow the bridge widening project. Then Doyle hit the transportation budget to balance the education fund, which by the way STILL has unfunded mandates. SHEESH dont even get me started!! "L"

GET ER DONE BOYS GET ER DONE

This will be good for my ole hometown's economy as mid-size businesses look for good shipping routes to relocate from congested urban areas.
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And that young mayor in Edgerton ought to be looking at annexing the land out to I-90, at both the Newville and truck stop/Albion (??) ramps.
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Economic developement coming down from the north and reaching up from the south will make Edgerton a desireable location for both residential and industry. That city has been dead since the Dana Plant closed and adding lanes and better ramps/access to the new city limits of Edgerton would bring that city into the 21st Century.

It was 1985, 23 years ago, that 90 was upgraded to concrete. Time to upgrade again...

I don't think there's any geographic bias involved. I-90 from South Beloit to Des Plaines is maintained by the Illinois Tollway Authority and as such has a separate source of funding. I think WisDOT is a little behind the ball on this one but the timeline here is pretty typical and is in line with previous estimates of when reconstruction would be necessary and possible. It's just that with a project of this magnitude the lead times are enormous. Reaching the public hearing stage is actually a major step forward.

Meanwhile the state has poured money for the last 15 years in Wausau and other "favored" geographic locations. South of Madison, we are left to scrap for leftovers. I-43 from Beloit to Milwaukee was a prime example of horrific neglect. I realize some improvements have been made the last 2 years there, but jeez, they pave the highways in the Fox Valley with gold.

Tj you are so right about Doyle

Your right cjjs35. It could be, but it won't as long as Governor Doyle continues to raid our transportation budget. With the new huge projected shortfall and unhealthy business environment 2015 is probably a pipe dream.

TJ I understand that and that is why I used "could be" and "maybe".

Read the article. There is no money to fund this until at least 2015.

Rockford area will be done by end of 2009. The Beloit Janesville area could be done by end of 2010 or maybe mid 2011. That sound better and Madison first then rip up here in 2012 or 2013

What difference does it make which way they start. Bottom line is it will be a mess until the project is completed.

I hope they start on the Illinois line and work north to Madison. Rockford area has already started the project. It would make sense to keep one flow going