http://www.dot.wisc­onsin.gov/news/news/­6/2005/i94wis65int.h­tm>

Interstate 94/WIS 65 interchange to become all-way stop> St. Croix County, April 19, 2005> Construction is scheduled to begin the week of April 25 to convert the> eastbound exit ramp from Interstate 94 to WIS 65 (south of Roberts) to an> all-way stop. Currently, traffic on WIS 65 does not stop in the

Due to growth in the Roberts and New Richmond areas, traffic is increasing> on I-94's eastbound exit ramp. Traffic counts indicate the amount of

(toward Roberts/New Richmond) is extremely heavy between 3 and 6 p.m. More> than 400 vehicles make this left turn between 5 and 6 p.m. alone.>

These conditions create long delays and concerns about excessive backups

the ramps, potentially compromising the safety of traffic exiting I-94. An> all-way stop will create gaps in WIS 65 traffic, enabling the high volume

ramp traffic to turn more freely and prevent excessive backups and delays.>

"This is an interim treatment," said Greg Helgeson, WisDOT's District> Traffic Engineer. "Traffic signals are warranted and plans are being made

install the signals and make lane improvements in 2008. An all-way stop

Next week crews will install the new stop signs on WIS 65, which will be> placed on overhead masts with flashing red lights. "Stop Ahead" signs with> warning flags will be placed on WIS 65, and a changeable message sign will> be used for a few weeks to help remind motorists of the change.>

-- > Craig Holl> Mechanical Engineer; New Berlin, WI> www.midwestroads.co­m> *remove all numbers and caps to reply*>

"Craig Holl" <craigholl2002@NOSP­AMhotmail.com> wrote in message> news:rLf9e.26626$21­5.19043@tornado.rdc-­kc.rr.com...> > A bad choice of words for the headline. Obviously, the I-94 *ramp*> > intersections with WI 65 will become all way stops, not an interchange> > downgrade to an all-way stop. I just thought it was kinda funny.> >

Interesting how this area has grown and how far people will drive for a> morning commute. By a quick MapQuest check, it is roughly 40 miles from New> Richmond to Saint Paul. In comparison, it is roughly 30 miles from> Oconomowoc (in western Waukesha County) to downtown Milwaukee (a commute> more and more are making) and roughly 32 miles from Schaumburg to Chicago (a> commute many many make). Must be a tax advantage to living in WI, though> with the price of gas it might even out. I believe St Croix County is the> fasting growing county in the state. Just kinda interesting.

Interesting how this area has grown and how far people will drive for a>morning commute. By a quick MapQuest check, it is roughly 40 miles from New>Richmond to Saint Paul. In comparison, it is roughly 30 miles from>Oconomowoc (in western Waukesha County) to downtown Milwaukee (a commute>more and more are making) and roughly 32 miles from Schaumburg to Chicago (a>commute many many make). Must be a tax advantage to living in WI, though>with the price of gas it might even out. I believe St Croix County is the>fasting growing county in the state. Just kinda interesting.