Sunday, May 08, 2005

Construction Begins-"Grove" to become Truck Route

Construction has begun in earnest on Highway 14 in Evansville that will transform "The Grove", a little spot of trees amidst the prairie into a modern truck route devoid of all tranquility. A year ago, residents felt this was going to be ok since it "only really affected the citizens of East Main Street. " Now with town life and business survival in play, residents are reviewing whether in fact a bypass for truck traffic might be necessary for all. As one gentleman at a planning meeting stated," There has never been a quality city in Wisconsin that has had a truck route running through it."
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  1. Anonymous8:37 AM

    The major highway through Evansville became US Hwy 14 in 1939. Before that, it was State Hwy 13 to Madison and State Hwy 92 to Janesville. So there has been a truck route through Evansville, including E. Main St., since 1933, if not earlier. So not reconstructing USH 14 never was a viable option.

    The new "Smart Growth" comprehensive plan proposes bypasses for both US Hwy 14 and State Hwy 59/213. If the city pushes hard for these bypasses, it will take about 20 years from now before construction will start.

    Bill Connors
    Evansville City Administrator

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