Northeast Region weekly construction update
February 4, 2010
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is providing a weekly update on road
construction in Northeast Wisconsin, which includes the counties of Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du
Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Marinette, Oconto, Outagamie, Sheboygan, and Winnebago.
Construction-related traffic impacts exist in the following locations. Closures listed are
subject to change and are weather-dependent.
Brown County
WIS 172
Location: WIS 172 from US 41 to I-43
Schedule: September 2008 to September 2010
Length: 5.5 miles
Cost: $37 million
Description: The project involves construction of temporary crossovers for traffic,
construction of crash investigation sites, removal, replacement, widening, and overlay of bridge
decks, concrete pavement repair, and complete resurfacing of east and westbound lanes. There will
also be upgrades to lighting, traffic signals, storm sewer, and curb and gutter.
Traffic impacts: Traffic on WIS 172 will be reduced to two lanes westbound and one lane
eastbound between Webster Avenue and US 41 from February to August. The US 41 northbound – WIS 172
eastbound ramp, the Vanderperren Way on- and off-ramps, the Riverside Drive – WIS 172 westbound
ramp, the connector from the WIS 172 eastbound ramp to Riverside Drive, and the south connector
ramp between Riverside Drive and Webster Avenue will be closed from February to August. The Fox
River State Recreational Trail and Ashwaubomay River Trail will remain open during construction,
except for a few days in mid-February and mid-March when work is directly overhead. Trail users are
advised to use caution near the construction site and watch for crossing trucks. Traffic on WIS 57
(Riverside Drive) will be reduced to one lane in each direction during work operations and may be
temporarily stopped with flaggers for short intervals. County AAA (Oneida Street) will be closed at
WIS 172 from mid-March to mid-July. A detour route will be provided along Pilgrim Way, Holmgren
Way, and Vanderperren Way. All work at this time of year is weather dependent and subject to
change. Traffic impacts will be significant and motorists are strongly urged to use detour and
alternate routes. Detour route signing will be provided along US 41 and I-43.
Calumet County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Door County
Michigan Street bridge
Location: Sturgeon Bay
Schedule: June 2009 - November 2010
Length: 1,390 feet
Cost: $18.4 million
Description: Work includes structural rehabilitation of the fixed and movable steel
through truss spans; replacement of the machinery, controls, electrical system, lighting and fender
system.
Traffic impact: The bridge is closed to all road traffic during this project. Mariners are
advised that one of the movable leaves may be lowered periodically to allow portions of the deck to
be removed between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. One leaf will
be in the up position the majority of the time with periodic full closures. At times when both
leaves are down, the bridge will open at the top of the hour for recreational vessels in
coordination with the Maple/Oregon bridge openings. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has
granted permission for this activity to occur until January 2010. Vessels requiring a full opening
of the bridge are required to provide at least two hours advance notification by calling the
project foreman at (715) 644-8145 or (262) 366-5360. Mariners should take note that a pier
protection fendering system will not be in place for this phase of the project. Due to the nature
of work being performed, mariners are strongly urged to exercise extreme caution in the vicinity of
the bridge.
Fond du Lac County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Kewaunee County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Manitowoc County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Marinette County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Oconto County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Outagamie County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Sheboygan County
No state construction projects currently in progress.
Winnebago County
US 41 - Lake Butte des Morts
Location: US 41 southbound from US 45 interchange to the WIS 21 interchange
Schedule: August 2009 - November 2010
Length: N/A
Cost: $15.2 million
Description: Project involves widening the Lake Butte des Morts causeway including the
southbound US 41 off-ramp to WIS 21. The project also constructs a new overpass for Lake Butte des
Morts Drive over US 41 as well as the reconstruction of Lake Butte des Morts Drive and Marine
Drive. This project also involves grading associated with the new US 41/US 45 interchange.
Traffic impacts: Southbound US 41 is reduced to two 11-foot lanes between US 45 and WIS 21.
Northbound 41 inside and outside shoulders are closed at Westwind Road. The Wiowash Trail is closed
between Marine Drive and Westwind Road until fall 2010.
Motorists should slow down, use caution and stay alert when driving through construction zones. To avoid delays, consider taking an alternative route and avoid peak travel periods. Before leaving home, check the following sources for information about work zones and detours:
- Dial 511 or visit the 511 Web page for incident reports, lane closures, work zones, winter road conditions and roadside services.
- For a free copy of "Travel Easy," showing the state's largest construction projects, call (800) 242-2514 or email a request to opa.exec@dot.wi.gov.
For more information, contact:
Kim Rudat, WisDOT Northeast Region Communications Manager
(920) 492-5743,
Kim.Rudat@dot.wi.gov
US 41 Expansion Project information:
Kris Schuller, WisDOT Project Communications Manager
(920) 492-4109,
Kris.Schuller@dot.wi.gov
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