Dane County Jail project delayed again, could get redesigned due to ‘skyrocketing’ costs

EMILY HAMER
Jul 2, 2021
Jul 2, 2021 Updated Apr 2, 2024

Current plans for the Dane County Jail include consolidating the jail’s three facilities by building a new tower behind the downtown Public Safety Building, pictured here.
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EMILY HAMER

The $148 million Dane County Jail project is getting delayed yet again and could face another redesign as skyrocketing construction costs are expected to push the development millions of dollars over budget.

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