JANESVILLE — Construction on East Racine and South Main streets is set to begin on Monday, June 23.
The work will include water main replacement, utility upgrades, curb and gutter rehabilitation, and street resurfacing as part of the city of JanesvilleÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ annual utility and street rehabilitation program.
The construction will necessitate a full closure of East Racine Street from the Rock River to Forest Park Boulevard and a full closure of South Main Street from East Racine Street to approximately 150 feet south of the intersection. The closure is expected to be through mid-August.
Traffic will be detoured via Randall Avenue, Tyler Street, Beloit Avenue, West Delavan Drive, South Jackson Street, Rockport Road, South River Street, and West Court Street.
While the roads will be closed to through traffic, local access to driveways and businesses within the affected area will generally be maintained.
Residents or businesses with questions can contact the city of Janesville Engineering Division at 608-755-3169.
Transit Impacts
The road closures will affect Janesville Transit Service, resulting in detours for Routes 3: Wright Road and 8: Nightside East.
From June 23 through mid-August, there will be no bus service on South Main Street south of East Racine Street or on Tyler Street. The outbound detour will follow River Street to Court Street, then Main Street to Oakland Avenue, continuing on Forest Park Boulevard to Racine Street, then Fremont Street to Vista Avenue and Randall Avenue, where buses will resume their regular route.
The inbound detour will follow Racine Street to Forest Park Boulevard, then Oakland Avenue to Main Street, continuing on Court Street and returning to River Street.
Several bus stops will be closed during this period. Outbound stops affected include #224 S. Main/Kerwin, #355 S. Main/Wheeler, and #356 Tyler/Main. Inbound stops that will be closed are #235 E. Racine/Garfield, #236 E. Racine/Main, and #310 S. River/Union. Riders can instead use alternate stops at #357 Randall/Racine or a temporary stop located at the northeast corner of Forest Park Boulevard and Racine Street.
For more information about transit detours or service changes call Janesville Transit at 608-755-3150.
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