A 100-mile stretch of Highway 60 along the Wisconsin River will be dedicated Monday as a Wisconsin Scenic Byway. The highway, from Lodi to Prairie du Chien, features agricultural lands, towering bluffs and picturesque communities, with the Wisconsin River visible from many locations.

A scenic byway designation is a tool to increase tourism, attract businesses and recruit and retain employees, according to officials. The designation could also help communities qualify for grants.

Monday’s events begin in Lodi at 8 a.m. with ribbon cuttings in several communities along the route and ending at 2 p.m. with a reception at the Prairie du Chien Regional Visitor Center. Other communities along the route include Sauk City, Prairie du Sac, Spring Green, Richland Center, Muscoda and Boscobel.

More information is available at www.lowerwisconsinriverroad.com.