U.S. Route 14 in Wisconsin
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In the U.S. state
of Wisconsin
, U.S. Route 14
(normally called U.S. Highway 14, Highway 14 or US 14) runs northwest-southeast across the western to southwest portions of the state. It links La Crosse
and the southwestern portion of the state with Madison
and Janesville
. US 14 is mostly two-lane surface road with the exception of a few multilane urban arterials and a freeway section around Madison that it mostly shares with US 12
.
along with US 16 and WIS 16 (linking to Trunk Highway 16
). The three highways immediately junction with US 53 in the downtown area and WIS 16 continues east while US 14 along with US 61 turn southeast and out of La Crosse, linking up with WIS 35 south along the way for three miles (5 km), after a short concurrency, US 14 and US 61 turn east while WIS 35 continues south. The US routes then exit La Crosse County for Vernon County
. In Vernon County, the routes passes through Coon Valley
and Westby
, joining with WIS 27 and turning south and passing through Viroqua
. WIS 27 splits off to the southwest as US 14 and US 61 head southeast to Readstown
where US 61 turns south and US 14 heads east into Richland County.
US 14 continues southeast into Richland County, bypassing Sylvan
and Boaz
before turning east. after a seven mile (11 km) east trek, the highway enters Richland Center
and immediately turns south. WIS 80 crosses the highway in the southern part of downtown before US 14 turns southeast and junctions with WIS 58. US 14 passes through Sextonville
and turns south to collect WIS 60 at Gotham
. The two highways then head east-southeast to Lone Rock
where they cross WIS 130 and exit to Sauk County
The routes then split at Spring Green
while crossing WIS 23, with US 14 heading south into Iowa County
while WIS 60 continues east. US 14 bypasses Helena
and passes through Arena
and into Dane County
. US 14 turns southeast at Mazomanie
and junctions with WIS 19, then passes through Black Earth
, Cross Plains
and turns east to meet US 12
east at the West Beltline Highway in Middleton
, a suburb of Madison
.
US 14 and US 12 follow the beltline south and around the west side of Madison and join US 18
east and US 151 north. All four US routes head east for three miles (5 km) through urban Madison where US 151 splits north to head into downtown Madison and US 12 and 18 continue east, while US 14 turns south toward Oregon
on a seven-mile (11 km) stretch of freeway. the highway bypasses Oregon to the east and becomes a two lane road and enters Rock County
east of Brooklyn
. US 14 turns southeastward at Evansville
and passes through Leyden
and then takes a northeastern bypass around Janesville, crossing U.S. Route 51 in Wisconsin
and meeting up with I-39, I-90
and WIS 26 at a triangle formed by the three distinct routes northeast of the city. US 14 then turns south and meets Wisconsin Highway 11. Both highway turn east and pass through Emerald Grove
on the way into Walworth County
US 14 turns southeast to Darien
while WIS 11 continues east to Delavan
. US 14 junctions with I-43
just before passing through Darien. At Walworth
, the highway turns due south and heads into Illinois
La Crosse saw a major upgrade in the Mississippi River Bridge on its west side which carried US 14 along with US 61 and WIS 16/TH 16. An additional bridge was added to the existing "Cass Street Bridge" in 2003-2004 to relieve traffic congestion that plagued the old bridge. The old bridge, which served two-lane traffic before 2004, now serves two lanes of westbound traffic and the new bridge, dubbed the "Cameron Avenue Bridge," carries two lanes of eastbound traffic along with pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Additional lanes were added to the highway between the channels of the Mississippi River
.
U.S. state
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of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
, U.S. Route 14
U.S. Route 14
U.S. Route 14 , an east–west route, is one of the original United States highways of 1926. It currently has a length of 1,398 miles , but it had a peak length of 1,429 miles . For much of its length, it runs roughly parallel to Interstate 90.As of 2004, the highway's eastern terminus is in...
(normally called U.S. Highway 14, Highway 14 or US 14) runs northwest-southeast across the western to southwest portions of the state. It links La Crosse
La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse is a city in and the county seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. The city lies alongside the Mississippi River.The 2011 Census Bureau estimates the city had a population of 52,485...
and the southwestern portion of the state with Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
and Janesville
Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville is a city in southern Wisconsin, United States. It is the county seat of Rock County and the principal municipality of the Janesville, Wisconsin Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 62,998.-History:...
. US 14 is mostly two-lane surface road with the exception of a few multilane urban arterials and a freeway section around Madison that it mostly shares with US 12
U.S. Route 12 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 12 runs east–west across the western to southeast portions of the state...
.
Route description
US 14 enters Wisconsin from La CrescentLa Crescent, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,923 people, 1,940 households, and 1,367 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,634.4 people per square mile . There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 668.6 per square mile...
along with US 16 and WIS 16 (linking to Trunk Highway 16
Minnesota State Highway 16
Minnesota State Highway 16 is a two-lane highway in southeast Minnesota, which runs from its interchange with Interstate Highway 90 in Dexter and continues east to its eastern terminus at its intersection with U.S. Highways 14 and 61 in La Crescent....
). The three highways immediately junction with US 53 in the downtown area and WIS 16 continues east while US 14 along with US 61 turn southeast and out of La Crosse, linking up with WIS 35 south along the way for three miles (5 km), after a short concurrency, US 14 and US 61 turn east while WIS 35 continues south. The US routes then exit La Crosse County for Vernon County
Vernon County, Wisconsin
Vernon County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2009, the population estimate was 29,324. Its county seat is Viroqua.-History:...
. In Vernon County, the routes passes through Coon Valley
Coon Valley, Wisconsin
Coon Valley is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 714 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Coon Valley is located at ....
and Westby
Westby, Wisconsin
Westby is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,045 at the 2000 census.-History:Westby was named after general store owner and Civil War Union soldier Ole T. Westby of Biri, Norway, where many of the city's Norwegian-American settlers originated...
, joining with WIS 27 and turning south and passing through Viroqua
Viroqua, Wisconsin
Viroqua is the county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 5,079 at the 2010 census. The city is located within the Town of Viroqua.-History:...
. WIS 27 splits off to the southwest as US 14 and US 61 head southeast to Readstown
Readstown, Wisconsin
Readstown is a village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 395 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Readstown is located at ....
where US 61 turns south and US 14 heads east into Richland County.
US 14 continues southeast into Richland County, bypassing Sylvan
Sylvan, Wisconsin
Sylvan is a town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 547 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Bosstown, Sabin, and Sylvan are located within the town.-Geography:...
and Boaz
Boaz, Wisconsin
Boaz is a village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 137 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Boaz is located at ....
before turning east. after a seven mile (11 km) east trek, the highway enters Richland Center
Richland Center, Wisconsin
Richland Center is a city in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States, which also serves as the county seat. The population was 5,184 at the 2010 census.-History:Richland Center was founded in 1851 by Ira Sherwin Hazeltine, a native of Andover, Vermont...
and immediately turns south. WIS 80 crosses the highway in the southern part of downtown before US 14 turns southeast and junctions with WIS 58. US 14 passes through Sextonville
Sextonville, Wisconsin
Sextonville is an unincorporated census-designated place located in the town of Buena Vista in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. Sextonville is located on U.S. Route 14 southeast of Richland Center. Sextonville has a post office with ZIP code 53584. As of the 2010 census, its population is...
and turns south to collect WIS 60 at Gotham
Gotham, Wisconsin
Gotham is an unincorporated census-designated place, in the town of Buena Vista, in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. It located about an hour west of Madison, Wisconsin. It is located at the intersection of Wisconsin Highway 60 and U.S. Route 14. It is located just north of the Wisconsin...
. The two highways then head east-southeast to Lone Rock
Lone Rock, Wisconsin
Lone Rock is a village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 929 at the 2000 census. The village is named after a sandstone outcrop.- History :...
where they cross WIS 130 and exit to Sauk County
Sauk County, Wisconsin
Sauk County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 55,225. Its county seat and largest city is Baraboo. Sauk County is included in the Baraboo Micropolitan Statistical Area and in the Madison Combined Statistical Area....
The routes then split at Spring Green
Spring Green, Wisconsin
Spring Green is a village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,444 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Spring Green.-Geography:Spring Green is located at ....
while crossing WIS 23, with US 14 heading south into Iowa County
Iowa County, Wisconsin
Iowa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 22,780. Its county seat and largest city is Dodgeville.Iowa County is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:According to the U.S...
while WIS 60 continues east. US 14 bypasses Helena
Helena, Wisconsin
Helena is an unincorporated community in the town of Arena in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States.-Black Hawk War of 1832:In the 19th century Helena was a village that played an important role in the manufacture and shipping of lead shot...
and passes through Arena
Arena, Wisconsin
Arena is a village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA. The population was 685 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Arena. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Arena is located at ....
and into Dane County
Dane County, Wisconsin
As of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile...
. US 14 turns southeast at Mazomanie
Mazomanie, Wisconsin
Mazomanie is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,485 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Mazomanie. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and junctions with WIS 19, then passes through Black Earth
Black Earth, Wisconsin
Black Earth is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,320 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Black Earth...
, Cross Plains
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Cross Plains is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,084 at the 2000 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Cross Plains. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and turns east to meet US 12
U.S. Route 12 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 12 runs east–west across the western to southeast portions of the state...
east at the West Beltline Highway in Middleton
Middleton, Wisconsin
Middleton is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a western suburb of the state capital, Madison but it was actually founded before Madison. It got its name from Middletown, Connecticut; the "w" being dropped was due to a paper work error made by long time historian Edward Kromrey...
, a suburb of Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
.
US 14 and US 12 follow the beltline south and around the west side of Madison and join US 18
U.S. Route 18 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 18 runs east–west across the southern part of the state. The highway serves as major connecting route between Madison and the southwest corner of the state...
east and US 151 north. All four US routes head east for three miles (5 km) through urban Madison where US 151 splits north to head into downtown Madison and US 12 and 18 continue east, while US 14 turns south toward Oregon
Oregon, Wisconsin
Oregon is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The current population of Oregon is 9498. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a suburb of Madison. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oregon....
on a seven-mile (11 km) stretch of freeway. the highway bypasses Oregon to the east and becomes a two lane road and enters Rock County
Rock County, Wisconsin
-Unincorporated communities:-Further reading:* . Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908.* Brown, William F. , Chicago: Cooper, 1908....
east of Brooklyn
Brooklyn (village), Wisconsin
Brooklyn is a village in Dane and Green Counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. At the 2000 census, 502 Brooklyn residents lived in Dane County, and 414 in Green County, with a total population of 916....
. US 14 turns southeastward at Evansville
Evansville, Wisconsin
Evansville is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,039 at the 2000 census . According to the 2010 census there are 5,012 people Since 2000, Evansville's population has increased over 21%...
and passes through Leyden
Leyden, Wisconsin
Leyden is an unincorporated community located in the town of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin, United States....
and then takes a northeastern bypass around Janesville, crossing U.S. Route 51 in Wisconsin
U.S. Route 51 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, U.S. Route 51 runs north–south down the central part of the state...
and meeting up with I-39, I-90
Interstate 90 in Wisconsin
In the U.S. state of Wisconsin, Interstate 90 runs east–west through the western, central and southern portions of the state. A total of of Interstate 90 lie in Wisconsin.-Route description:...
and WIS 26 at a triangle formed by the three distinct routes northeast of the city. US 14 then turns south and meets Wisconsin Highway 11. Both highway turn east and pass through Emerald Grove
Emerald Grove, Wisconsin
Emerald Grove is an unincorporated community located in the town of Bradford, in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. Emerald Grove is located along U.S. Route 14 and Wisconsin Highway 11 east of Janesville and west of Delavan....
on the way into Walworth County
Walworth County, Wisconsin
Walworth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2010, the population was 102,228. Its county seat is Elkhorn.-Geography:According to the U.S...
US 14 turns southeast to Darien
Darien, Wisconsin
Darien is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. It is pronounced or . The population was 1,572 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Darien.-Geography:Darien is located at ....
while WIS 11 continues east to Delavan
Delavan, Wisconsin
Delavan is a city in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,463 at the 2010 census. The city is located partially within the Town of Delavan.-Economy:Delavan is home to the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, and Andes Candies.-History:...
. US 14 junctions with I-43
Interstate 43
Interstate 43 is a intrastate Interstate Highway located entirely within the U.S. state of Wisconsin, connecting Interstate 39 and Interstate 90 in Beloit with Milwaukee and U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 141 in Green Bay. I-43 is the 5th longest intrastate Interstate Highway of the Interstate...
just before passing through Darien. At Walworth
Walworth, Wisconsin
Walworth is a village in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,304 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Walworth.-Geography:Walworth is located at ....
, the highway turns due south and heads into Illinois
History
US 14 was signed later than the other US Routes in Wisconsin, being opened in 1933. The route replaced the old versions of WIS 11, from La Crosse to Madison, WIS 13 from Madison to Evansville, WIS 92 into Janesville, and WIS 20 and WIS 89 from Janesville to Illinois. The older WIS 14 was in existence when US 14 was opened, that was redesignated as WIS 81 and WIS 15 (the latter being the present-day I-43.La Crosse saw a major upgrade in the Mississippi River Bridge on its west side which carried US 14 along with US 61 and WIS 16/TH 16. An additional bridge was added to the existing "Cass Street Bridge" in 2003-2004 to relieve traffic congestion that plagued the old bridge. The old bridge, which served two-lane traffic before 2004, now serves two lanes of westbound traffic and the new bridge, dubbed the "Cameron Avenue Bridge," carries two lanes of eastbound traffic along with pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Additional lanes were added to the highway between the channels of the Mississippi River
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
.
La Crosse to Middleton
Middleton to Oregon
| County | Location | Destinations | Notes | ||
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| Dane Dane County, Wisconsin As of the census of 2000, there were 426,526 people, 173,484 households, and 100,794 families residing in the county. The population density was 355 people per square mile . There were 180,398 housing units at an average density of 150 per square mile... |
Madison Madison, Wisconsin Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.... |
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| Oregon Oregon, Wisconsin Oregon is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The current population of Oregon is 9498. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area and is a suburb of Madison. The village is located mostly within the Town of Oregon.... |
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