RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE I-39/90/94 CORRIDOR STUDY

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are conducting the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study between US 12/18 in Madison and US 12/16 in Wisconsin Dells.  The purpose of the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study is to address existing and future traffic demands, safety issues, aging and outdated infrastructure.  WisDOT will identify project needs and evaluate a range of alternatives in an environmental impact statement. (EIS).  The EIS process, which will include ongoing opportunities for public involvement, will lead to the identification of a preferred alternative.  Sauk County has a significant impact on Wisconsin’s economy due to increasing visitors resulting in Sauk County becoming the second highest county behind only Milwaukee in Direct Visitor Spending of $1.6 billion in 2022 according to the Wisconsin Department of Tourism with over 5 million annual visitors entering the Wisconsin Dells area via the I-39/90/94 Corridor and is vital to the growth of this significant segment of the local and Wisconsin economies.