

Founded in 1786 as The Stoughton Musical Society, it is now known as the Old Stoughton Musical Society. The oldest choral society in the United States is located in Stoughton. In 1874, the Stoughton Public Library was established. Originally an agricultural community, Stoughton developed into an important shoemaking center. Samuel Dunbar and Paul Revere the site was chosen by Samuel Adams and Dr. They are thought to be the basis for the Declaration of Independence. The Suffolk Resolves were written in Old Stoughton (current day Milton, Massachusetts) at Doty's Tavern. It was named after William Stoughton, who was the first chief justice of the Colonial Courts, and the most relentless and recalcitrant judge during Salem Witch Trials, who refused to acknowledge the trials were anything but successful and was infuriated when they were ended by Governor Phips. At its founding, it included the current towns of Sharon (which separated in 1765), Canton (which separated in 1797) and Avon (which separated in 1888). The backup dates would be Wednesday, November 3 or Thursday, November 4.Stoughton was settled in 1713, and officially incorporated in 1726 from the southwestern portion of the large town of Dorchester. The public can register for weekly email construction updates on the I-39/90 Project website at i39-90.wi.gov or follow the project on Facebook at /WisconsinI3990Project.Īll work activities, lane and ramp closures are weather dependent and subject to change. Reconstruction work at the I-39/90 and Beltline interchange is scheduled for completion in mid-November. The accelerated paving operations will provide a safer work zone and result in an earlier opening for three lanes on I-39/90 southbound through the Beltline interchange. The ramp closure will allow crews to expedite the current stage of construction without jeopardizing safety for the traveling public. The signed detour route will follow I-39/90 southbound to the County N interchange (Exit 147) to turn around and travel north to the I-39/90 northbound ramp to westbound US 12/18.Ĭrews will complete concrete paving operations along I-39/90 southbound near the Beltline interchange.

Exit 138 B for WIS 30 to US 51/Stoughton Road.Exit 135 A to US 151 south (East Washington Avenue) to US 51/Stoughton Road.

#STOUGHTON I39 DRIVERS#
Drivers should anticipate delays on Stoughton Road due to the traffic diversion. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time through the area.ĭuring the 27-hour ramp closure, motorists must use alternate routes via US 51/Stoughton Road to access US 12/18 (Beltline) – options are listed below. In addition, significant backups are expected along I-39/90 southbound as the Interstate will be reduced to two lanes for 4 miles between the I-94 and Beltline interchanges. tonight (November 2), the I-39/90 southbound ramp to westbound US 12/18 (Beltline) in Madison will be closed to all traffic until 5 a.m.
