“J-Turns” You Say….?

There has been a lot of buzz recently about “J-Turns” and, yes, the STH 29/CTH VV intersection (in front of Maplewood Meats) will feature an intersection control measure called a “J-Turn”.  The J-Turn design is new to Wisconsin, although it is used successfully in many other states.  Please click (J-Turn info) to get more information, as well as a video, on how motorists navigate J-Turns. The future plan for the STH 29/CTH VV intersection is to construct a full diamond interchange just like CTH FF.  Hobart and Howard are working together to develop a firm timeline from DOT for that second interchange, but current state funding is a definite challenge we will have to overcome.  In the meantime, officials from both communities embrace the fact that safety must be improved at the CTH VV intersection immediately.  The “J-Turns” will accomplish improving safety, but will take some getting used to.

HWY 29 Construction is Coming to Hobart

Remember:  Short-term Pain, Long-Term Gain

 

On April 3, the WISDOT held its final public information meeting regarding the STH 29 corridor projects including intersection improvements at STH 29/CTH VV, STH 29/CTH U and the construction of a diamond interchange at CTH FF.  If you missed the meeting, you can view the power point presentation at the following link: STH 29 presentation.  The power point will show timelines for construction, including the timeline for closing CTH FF to STH 29.  If you don’t have time to view the entire presentation, click to view DOT’s latest newsletter specific to this highway corridor.

The CTH FF construction will no doubt inconvenience Hobart residents, specifically those in northern Hobart who will not be able to use CTH FF to access STH 29 until late summer 2014.  However, if you have tried to use this intersection, it is easy to tell that safety is a concern, and “short- term pain” will = “long-term gain”.  The Village staff will provide updates through Headlines as construction progresses, or residents can view updates at the DOT’s website, or sign up for their newsletter for more frequent construction news.