Weekly construction update from the DOT
For more information, contact:
Kim Rudat, Regional Communications Manager
For US 41 Expansion Project information, contact:
Kris Schuller, US 41 Project Communications Manager
Weekly construction update
Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving through any work zone.
Drivers are also encouraged to seek information about work zones and detours in the following ways:
- For statewide, recorded road construction information, 24 hours a day, call 511.
Please note: All work is weather dependent.
Brown County
Velp Avenue, village of Howard Schedule: April to mid-September 2011
Length: One mile
Cost: $3.2 million
Location: Military Avenue to US 41
Description: Construction of a dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Velp Avenue and Military Avenue, storm sewer, concrete paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, signing, decorative landscaping, and lighting. July 4 to July 8: Rough grading for pavement on the north side of Velp Avenue east of Military Avenue and on the west side of Military Avenue north of Velp Avenue was completed. Driveways and sidewalk were poured west of Military Avenue on the south side of Velp Avenue. Melody Drive was paved with asphalt. Landscapers placed topsoil, seed, fertilizer and erosion mat.
Length: One mile
Cost: $3.2 million
Location: Military Avenue to US 41
Description: Construction of a dual-lane roundabout at the intersection of Velp Avenue and Military Avenue, storm sewer, concrete paving, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, signing, decorative landscaping, and lighting. July 4 to July 8: Rough grading for pavement on the north side of Velp Avenue east of Military Avenue and on the west side of Military Avenue north of Velp Avenue was completed. Driveways and sidewalk were poured west of Military Avenue on the south side of Velp Avenue. Melody Drive was paved with asphalt. Landscapers placed topsoil, seed, fertilizer and erosion mat.
July 11 to July 15: Crews will place mainline concrete pavement on the north side of Velp Avenue east of Military Avenue and on the west side of Military Avenue north of Velp Avenue. Asphalt driveways will be paved on the south side of Velp Avenue west of Military Avenue.
Traffic impacts: Velp Avenue traffic is shifted to the north side of the roadway and reduced to a single lane in each direction from Military Avenue to Memorial Drive. Velp Avenue east of Military Avenue is shifted to the south side of the roadway and reduced to a single lane in each direction. Military Avenue north of Velp Avenue is restricted to northbound traffic only. Melody Drive and South Frontage Road are closed to through traffic at the Velp Avenue intersection until approximately July 15. Velp Avenue traffic west of Military Avenue will be switched to the south side of the roadway approximately July 15.
US 41 traffic management plan - US 41 major
Schedule: June to November 2011
Length: 8.0 miles
Cost: $7.2 million
Location: Orange Lane – Larson Road
Description: Roadway work includes the excavation and widening of US 41 for future use during the ultimate reconstruction of US 41. Both the inside and outside shoulders will be expanded in the northbound and southbound lanes of US 41 throughout the life of this project. The bridge carrying US 41 southbound traffic over Ninth Street will be widened to accommodate future lanes of traffic and future work on US 41. Temporary crossovers will be constructed for the work at the Ninth Street location in the median of US 41. Work operations will include excavation, base aggregate placement and asphalt paving. Other areas will be milled and resurfaced with asphalt pavement. Other work will include the relocation of signs and the construction of the LED Dynamic Message Sign west of County J on WIS 29.
July 4 – July 10: Crews will be working during night time hours at two locations this week on US 41. One crew will be excavating and placing base course south of Scheuring Road on the outside shoulder in the southbound lanes of US 41. The second crew will be also excavating and placing base course between Lombardi Avenue and Mason Street in the northbound lanes of US 41. Milling of the shoulder in required areas in the southbound and northbound lanes in these same two areas will be done this week as well.
July 11 to July 17: Crews will continue working during night time hours on the outside shoulders on US 41 southbound from Scheuring Road south to Orange Lane. They will also continue working in the northbound lanes of US 41 on the outside shoulder between Lombardi Avenue and Mason Street. Once the excavation and placement of base aggregate is completed in these areas, they will be paved with asphalt pavement. Then the contractor will switch later to the inside shoulder in the same two areas the outside shoulders were completed in and complete the same type of work.
Traffic impacts: Traffic impacts as a result of the implemented traffic control plan include the following:
- Single lane closure south of Scheuring Road in the southbound lanes of US 41 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday through Friday nights.
- There will be a single lane closure from Lombardi Avenue to Mason Street in the northbound lanes of US 41 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday thought Friday nights.
WIS 29 – Shawano Ave./Taylor St. Intersection – US 41 major
Schedule: May 2011 to October 16, 2011
Cost: $3.3 million
Location: Intersection of Shawano Avenue and Taylor Street in the city of Green Bay.
Description: The project will replace the existing signalized intersection at Shawano Avenue and Taylor Street with a dual-lane roundabout and re-route Old Shawano Avenue. Work items include storm sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete pavement, four overhead sign structures, retaining wall construction, landscaping, and incidental construction.
July 5 to July 8: The Shawano/Taylor intersection closed to traffic on July 6. Crews began stage 2 work including pavement removal and storm sewer construction along the west leg of Shawano Avenue and south leg of Taylor Street.
July 11 to July 15: Crews will continue pavement removal and storm sewer construction. Grading will begin along the west leg of Shawano Avenue and south leg of Taylor Street. Pavement recycling operations will also begin on the project.
Traffic Impacts: Shawano Avenue is closed to through traffic from US 41 to Fellows Drive. Taylor Street is closed to traffic between Dousman and Badger Streets. A signed detour route for WIS 29 (Shawano Avenue) is US 41 to I-43 to US 141. Local traffic is being maintained on a temporary bypass road that connects Shawano Avenue to Taylor Street at the Badger Street intersection. Access will be maintained to all residences and businesses during construction. The Shawano/Taylor intersection is scheduled to reopen to traffic by October 1.
WIS 32 and County B Intersection, village of Pulaski Schedule: June 27, 2011 to September 2, 2011
Cost: $1.0 million
Location: Intersection of WIS 32 and County B in the village of Pulaski
Description: Construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of WIS 32 and County B, storm sewer, asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, signing, landscaping, and lighting.
July 4 to July 8: Crews removing pavement, installing storm sewer and grading operations on east and west County B.
Cost: $1.0 million
Location: Intersection of WIS 32 and County B in the village of Pulaski
Description: Construction of a single-lane roundabout at the intersection of WIS 32 and County B, storm sewer, asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, signing, landscaping, and lighting.
July 4 to July 8: Crews removing pavement, installing storm sewer and grading operations on east and west County B.
July 11 to July 15: Crews will finish grading east and west County B and start of curb and gutter installation.
Traffic impacts: County B is closed to thru traffic. Mountain Bay Drive will be closed to all traffic; access to the plaza will be on the temporary driveway located on WIS 32 south of County B. East County B will allow traffic to local business from the east and from Corporate Drive. There is a possibility of daytime flagging operations on WIS 32. The week of July 11, a temporary driveway will be open for northbound vehicles on WIS 32 south of County B to access businesses in the southeast quadrant of the intersection.
WIS 172 over Ashland Avenue Bridge Painting
Schedule: June 6 to September 30, 2011
Length: 400 feet
Cost: $650,000
Location: Ashwaubenon
Description: Work includes removal, collection and containment of existing paint material and priming/recoating of the existing steel girders with a new epoxy paint system on bridge structures.
Description: Work includes removal, collection and containment of existing paint material and priming/recoating of the existing steel girders with a new epoxy paint system on bridge structures.
July 4 to July 8: Contractor will complete the painting on span 4 on both structures and remove the containment. At the end of the week the contractor will close the right lane on south bound WIS 32 (Ashland Avenue) to construct the containment for span 1 and the west side of span 2.
July 11 to July 15: Contractor will construct containment, blast clean, and begin the painting of span 1 and the west half of span 2 on both bridges.
Traffic impacts: All WIS 172 lanes and ramps will remain open, but shoulders may be closed for short durations. WIS 32 will be reduced at times to one lane in each direction. All nearby driveways and side roads will be kept open.
WIS 172
Schedule: April 2011 to mid-September 2011
Length: 0.9 miles
Cost: $2.2 Million
Location: Ashwaubenon/Hobart
Airport and Casino entrance and the WIS 54 intersection
Description: Roadway improvements for this project include the construction of roundabouts at the intersection of WIS 172 and the Airport and Casino entrance and the intersection of WIS172 and WIS 54. Additional improvements include storm sewer, culverts, asphaltic paving, concrete paving, concrete curb and gutter, signing, decorative landscaping, and lighting.
July 4 to July 8: Work will begin on the WIS 172/WIS 54 intersection on July 5. The contractor will be installing traffic control signs and erosion control items; strip top soil and removals; begin grading operations; remove traffic signals; and begin storm sewer operations.
July 11 to July 15: All work is taking place at the WIS 172/ WIS 54 roundabout. The contractor will continue grading operations, bringing in borrow to fill; continue installing storm sewer; and continue removals. All erosion control items and traffic control items will be maintained and additional items placed as needed.
Traffic impacts: WIS172 will be closed from the WIS 172/WIS 54 Intersection to one mile west of the WIS 172/ County GE Intersection. Eastbound WIS 172 traffic will be detoured from the intersection with WIS 54 eastbound to County GE, and southbound to WIS 172 eastbound. WIS 172 westbound will be detoured at the intersection with County GE, northbound on County GE to WIS 54.
US 41-Scheuring Rd
Schedule: July 2010 to October 2011
Length: 0.9 miles
Cost: $14.7 million
Location: Lawrence Dr/PDQ Dr, city of De Pere
Description: Roadway improvements for this project include the construction of roundabouts at the intersections of Scheuring Road and Lawrence Drive and Scheuring Road and PDQ Drive. Roundabouts will also be constructed at the interchange service ramp terminals intersecting Scheuring Road. Structural improvements for this project include the removal and replacement of the bridge over US 41 at Scheuring Road and the removal and replacement bridges over Ashwaubenon Creek at both the northwest and southeast service ramps. Structural improvements also include the construction of retaining walls. Additional improvements include storm sewer, culverts, asphaltic paving, concrete paving, concrete curb and gutter, signing, landscaping, and lighting.
July 4 to July 10: Crews completed concrete flat work on the west side of structure. Crew will continued concrete flat work on the east side of structure, working on retaining walls, grading shoulders, placing signs, pavement marking, and begin placing concrete girders for the structure over US 41.
July 11 to July 17: Crews will continue concrete flat work on the east side of structure. Crew will continue working on the retaining walls, grading shoulders, placing signs, and pavement marking. Crews will complete setting girders for the structure over US 41.
Traffic impacts: Traffic impacts as a result of the implemented traffic control plan include the following: (1) The ramps at Scheuring Road will be closed until mid July. (2) The bridge over US 41 will be closed for the duration of the project. This will close west bound traffic at Lawrence Drive and east bound traffic at Mid Valley Road. (3) Various lane closures after 7 p.m. on US 41 southbound and northbound lanes
Please note: On July 6, 7, 8 and 9, US 41 will be having full closures with traffic detoured from aprox 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
US 41/WIS 29 Wick Drains – US 41 major
Schedule: April 25 to July 27, 2011
Length: 0 Miles
Cost: $1.4 million
Location: US 41/WIS 29 Interchange
Description: Work involved consists of grading, asphalt pavement, strip drains, erosion control and all incidental items.
June 4 to July 8: Wick drain installation is continuing on the south side of WIS 29. Pre-bore drilling and wick drain installation operations are continuing on the north side of WIS 29. A third wick installation rig is mobilizing in on the north side of WIS 29 this week. Dousman Street work within the median is continuing this week.
July 11 to July 15: Wick drains will continue to be installed on both the north and south sides of WIS 29. Dousman Street work within the median is to continue followed by traffic shift and excavation and grading then starting on the right lane of southbound Dousman.
Traffic Impacts: Dousman Street northbound and southbound left lanes will be closed between Hummingbird Drive and US 41 for approximately two weeks starting Tuesday, July 28.
US 41 – Lambeau Street
Schedule: June 2011 to August 5, 2011
Cost: $450,000
Location: The project extends from the east end of the West Mason Street/North Frontage Road to approximately 500 feet north of Starr Court in the city of Green Bay.
Description: The project will reconstruct a portion of Lambeau Street in preparation for future US 41 improvements. Work items include grading, storm sewer, concrete pavement, erosion control, and incidental construction.
July 5 to July 8: The contractor prepped and placed concrete pavement along the northbound roadway.
July 11 to July 15: Crews will begin landscaping and finishing work. The contractor will place topsoil and complete restoration operations along the northbound roadway.
Traffic Impacts: Bi-directional traffic will be maintained along the southbound roadway. Lanes are reduced to 10-foot width. Local access to businesses and residences will be maintained during construction. However, motorists are advised to use alternate routes if possible to avoid delays.
US 41/WIS 29 County RK (South Frontage Road) East – US 41 major
Schedule: May 2011 to October 2011
Length: 0.7 Miles
Cost: $3.6 million
Location: WIS 29 South Frontage Road, Duck Creek to County EB (Packerland Drive)
Description: Work consists of constructing an urban roadway (County RK) with sidewalk along the south side of the roadway, street lighting, and plantings; constructing a new bridge over Duck Creek with aesthetic details; reconstructing the multi-use path under the new bridge and installing under deck lighting; reconstructing the entrance into Pamperin Park with an electronic gate, aesthetic details, and decorative luminaries; realigning Parkside Court to a future S. Memorial Drive connection; constructing a noise wall along the south side of County RK; and constructing detention ponds.
July 5 to July 8: Contractor started to drive piles for the east Duck Creek Abutment; paved the temporary Pamperin Park Access Road; continued to install storm sewer along County RK, and started to layout the south temporary shoring along Pamperin Park Access Road.
July 11 to July 15: Contractor will form and pour the east Duck Creek Abutment and build the causeway into Duck Creek; continue to install storm sewer along County RK; begin excavation for the detention ponds, and begin to construct the south temporary shoring along Pamperin Park Access Road.
Traffic Impacts: Traffic along Parkside Court will be reduced to one lane during portions of the project. Access in and out of Pamperin Park will be maintained at all times, but will be reduced to 10 foot lanes in each direction along a temporary access roadway. The recreational trail along Duck Creek from Shawano Avenue to the park is now closed. Pedestrians and bicyclists should to use the Pamperin Park Access Road to enter and exit the park.
US 41/WIS 29 County J Structures and County RK (South Frontage Road) West – US 41 major
Schedule: June 2011 to May 2012
Length: 1.1 Miles
Cost: $10 million
Location: WIS 29/County J and WIS 29 South Frontage Road, County J to Duck Creek
Description: Work consists of building new structures along WIS 29 at County J with aesthetic details and under deck lighting; reconstructing County J from Berkshire Drive to Shawano Avenue to go under WIS 29 with street lighting, sidewalks, and plantings; constructing a single lane roundabout at the intersection of County J and new County RK (South Frontage Road); and constructing a new urban roadway (County RK) with sidewalk along the south side of the roadway, street lighting, and plantings.
July 5 to July 8: Contractor constructed the south bridge staging area and drove the steel piling; poured the temporary abutments; continued to build the grade for County RK and County J; placed the curb and gutter along the Labonte Driveway; continued to construct the WIS 29 median crossovers; and started the shoulder widening along WIS 29.
July 11 to July 15: Contractor will place the concrete girders on the temporary abutments on the south bridge staging area; pave the Labonte Driveway; continue to build the grade along County RK and County J; finish constructing and pave the median crossovers; and continue with the shoulder widening along WIS 29.
Traffic Impacts: County J is close from just south of WIS 29 to just north of WIS 29, traffic no longer is able to access WIS 29 from County J. Lane closures along WIS 29 will continue during non-peak travel times for the next four weeks.
Calumet County
WIS 114
Schedule: June to October
Length: 0.5 miles
Cost: $1.3 million
Location: WIS 114 at County N
Description: The project will reconstruct the intersection of WIS 114 and County N into a roundabout.
July 11 to July 15: Traffic controls, setup detour route, start pavement removals.
Traffic impacts: The project will be completely closed off to all traffic beginning Monday, July 11. A detour route will be in place, the route follows US 10 and WIS 55.
Fond du Lac County
US 41 Bridge Painting
Schedule: May 9 to July 2011
Length of project: 0.0 miles
Cost: $327,000
Description of work: The County OOO and Town Line Road bridges over US 41 will have the structural steel repainted.
June 27 to July 1: On Monday’ June 27 the crew will dismantle the containment of the structural steel of the Town Line Road Bridge from the middle of the northbound US 41 highway to the east abutment. The right northbound lane should be opened by Monday evening. On Tuesday the crew will build a containment of the structural steel of the Town Line Road Bridge from the middle of the northbound US 41 highway to the center of the median, the left lane. The crew will then remove the old paint and replace it with a new three-coat paint system. Afterwards the containment will be removed and the lane they were working over will be opened up to traffic.
July 4 to 8: The crew will build a containment of the structural steel of the Town Line Road Bridge from the center of the median to the middle of the southbound US 41 highway. The crew will then remove the old paint and replace it with a new three-coat paint system. Containment will then be removed and the lane below will be opened up to traffic.
July 11 to 15: The crew will build a containment of the structural steel of the Town Line Road Bridge from the middle of the southbound US 41 highway to the west abutment. The crew will then remove the old paint and replace it with a new three-coat paint system. Afterwards the containment will be removed and the lane they were working over will be opened up to traffic.
Traffic impacts: The right, outside lane of southbound US 41 will be closed underneath the Town Line Road Bridge on Monday morning July 11. A reduction of the posted regulatory speed limit from 65 mph to 55 mph will take place during the lane closure. The lane is expected to be open by the end of Friday, July 15. The Town Line Road Bridge over US 41 is closed and. will reopen after this week’s work is completed.
US 45 (North Main Street, city of Fond du Lac)
Location: Johnson Street (WIS 23) to Scott Street
Schedule: March 30 to October 2011
Length of project: 0.6 miles
Cost: $2.6 million
Description of work: This section of North Main Street is being reconstructed including new concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and laterals, water services, street lighting, pavement marking, permanent signing, and new signals at the Scott Street Intersection. As a part of this project, WisDOT is also upgrading the signals at the intersection of Scott Street and Lakeshore Drive. The roadway will be closed to through traffic for the duration of construction. The intersections of Arndt Street and McWilliams Street will remain open for cross traffic for the majority of the construction duration, except during necessary grading and paving operations. Pedestrian access along the project, including crossings at Arndt Street and McWilliams Street, will be maintained throughout construction to the extent practical. The intersection of Johnson Street (WIS 23) will be open throughout construction.
July 4 to July 10: Crews will close the Arndt Street intersection from Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 to grade and pave the intersection. Sidewalk crews will continue pouring sidewalk throughout the project.
July 11 to July 17: Sidewalk crews will continue pouring sidewalk and driveway approaches throughout the project. Landscape crews will begin grading and placement of topsoil in the terrace areas. Grading crews will start preparing side roads for asphalt pavement. Electric crews may start installing wire and light poles throughout the project.
Traffic impacts: US 45/North Main Street will be closed to through traffic from Johnson Street to Scott Street beginning on Wednesday, March 30 and will remain closed for the duration of the project. The marked detour route will be via Johnson Street (WIS 23) and Brooke Street. Arndt Street intersection will be closed for a five day period from Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9.
Manitowoc and Sheboygan counties
WIS 42
Schedule: May 2011 to October 2011
Cost: $7.0 million
Location: Howards Grove in Sheboygan County to US 151 in Manitowoc County
Description: The project includes grading, base aggregate, asphaltic surface milling, asphaltic overlay, two bridge replacements, culvert pipe replacements, intersection upgrades, curb and gutter, storm sewer, landscaping, erosion control, and traffic control.
July 4 to July 8: The contractor removed cattle passes and completed grading in fill areas between English Lake Road and Victoria Drive. Culvert pipe replacements and extensions were completed in various locations from County Line Road to County XX. The wing walls were placed on the bridge just south of Pioneer Road and backfilling behind the abutments was completed. The abutments were removed and pile driving started at the bridge between North and South Pine River Road. The west end of the box culvert extension was completed just south of Carstens Road. The first layer of asphalt paving was completed in cattle pass areas from CTH F to Union Road. Paving was also started at Newton Road, South Pine River Road, Brunner Road, and Union Road. Landscaping was completed in multiple areas from Newton Road to Union Road.
July 11 to July 15: Grading will be completed in Osman. Curb and gutter will be started from Carstens Lake Road to English Lake Road as well as in Osman. Cross pipes will be completed in remaining locations along Wis 42. Grading will continue at North Newtonburg Road, Gass Lake Road, Victoria Drive, and areas where guardrail is being removed. Cattle pass removals will continue at multiple locations south of County X. The contractor will continue pile driving for the abutments at the bridge between North Pine River Road and South Pine River Road. Seeding and mulching will continue in various locations where grading and curb and gutter have been completed.
Traffic Impacts: The project will be detoured beginning May 23 - local traffic only. The detour route is WIS 42 in Sheboygan to I-43 to WIS 42 in Manitowoc. WIS 42 will be completely closed in some spots due to bridge demolition and reconstruction.
Marinette County
US 141 bridge replacement
Schedule: September 20, 2010 to December 9, 2011.
Location: US 141 over the Menominee River at the Michigan/Wisconsin
border
Length: 0.3 miles
Cost: $5.4 million
Description: Bridge replacement, pathway and approaches. This project will begin in September 2010 with the construction of contractor haul roads, detour route signing and pavement marking placement. The majority of the road and bridge work will be completed between January and December 2011.
Traffic Impacts: This work will require a detour of US 141 traffic which will be in effect from January 2011 through November 2011.
US 141
Schedule: April 25 to September 13
Length: 4.5 miles
Cost: $4.3 million
Location: US 8 to the Menominee River
Description: This project involves the mill and overlay of 1.5 miles of US 141 south of Niagara, including the addition of a southbound climbing lane, intersection improvements, and culvert replacements. This project also involves the reconstruction of 1.4 miles of US 141 from County N to the Menominee River, including the storm sewer replacements and a retaining wall.
July 4 to July 8: The contractor continued grading, placing gravel, and work on the retaining wall at County N on the urban project. The contractor continued work on the rural project south of Niagara. This work involved spreading topsoil and pulverizing the existing asphalt shoulders.
July 11 to July 15: Work will continue on the retaining wall at County N. The contractor will continue grading and placing gravel on the urban project. The contractor will continue grading and start placing gravel on the rural project.
Traffic impacts: US 141 will be closed from a block south of County N to the Menominee River, however access for local residents and businesses will be maintained. Thru traffic shall use the detour route of US 8 and US 2.
Outagamie County
WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue, City of Appleton)
Location: Richmond Street to Ballard Road
Schedule: March 28 to November 2011
Length of project: 2 miles
Cost: $5.7 million
Description of work: Two miles of Wisconsin Avenue are being reconstructed, including new concrete pavement, concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer, picture frame concrete sidewalk, stamped and colored concrete terraces, decorative street lighting, traffic signals, pavement marking and signing. Stage 1 work will be from Erb Street to Morrison Street and also from Viola Street to Leona Street. During Stage 1 work, Wisconsin Avenue will be open to traffic from Morrison Street to Viola Street.
July 4 to July 10: The contractor finished concrete sidewalk work from State Street to Morrison Street and continued sidewalk work from Rankin Street to Leona Street. Asphalt placement continued on driveways and parking lots on both the east and west ends of the project. Pavement marking was completed from State Street to Morrison Street and also started from Rankin Street to Leona Street. Work also continued on signing and landscaping. Work on the modular block retaining wall was completed.
July 11 to July 17: The contractor will finish the concrete sidewalk work from Wayne Street to Leona Street. Asphalt placement for driveways and parking lots will be finished from Rankin Street to Ballard Road. Pavement marking will also be finished from Richmond Street to State Street and from Rankin Street to Leona Street. Work will continue on signing and landscaping.
Please note: The city of Appleton’s website at www.appleton.org has detailed map of the construction area and side road access/closures. Questions can be emailed to Wisconsinaveappl@dot.wi.gov.
Sheboygan County
I-43
Schedule: September 20, 2010 to August 24, 2012
Length: 24 miles
Cost: $14.5 million
Location: Ozaukee – Sheboygan County Line to WIS 42
Description: This project involves asphaltic paving, 8 new bridges, 3 bridge overlays, 2 deck replacements, beam guard, concrete base patching, ramp closure gates, law enforcement pad
July 4 to July 8: The contractor is performing the following work: Smies Road, southbound I-43 structure (town of Holland): curing deck; Dewitt Road, southbound I-43 structure (town of Holland): placing false work.
July 11 to July 15: The contractor plans on the following work: Smies Road, southbound I-43 structure (town of Holland): removing falsework for deck; Dewitt Road, southbound I-43 structure (town of Holland): placing rebar and pouring deck.
Traffic impacts: Motorists should be aware that; Smies Road (Town of Holland) is open, but with restrictions; Dewitt Road (Town of Holland) is closed, County O and County J (Town of Sheboygan) is closed. Bi-directional traffic still exists on the I-43 northbound lanes between Smies Road and Dewitt Road.
Winnebago County
US 41 – Mainline (US 45 to Breezewood Lane)
Schedule: March 2011 to June 2013
Length: 8.0 Miles
Cost: $45 Million
Location: US 41 - US 45 Interchange to Breezewood Lane
Description: This project involves the reconstruction and widening of USH 41. The work includes construction of multiple structures including: bridges, box culverts, and sign bridges along with concrete and asphalt pavements, concrete barrier wall, and pavement marking. .
July 4 to July 11: Concrete barrier will be placed along Green Valley Road from Nee-Vin Road to County G. Slope paving work under the US 41 bridges at WIS 76 will continue. Construction of the storm water detention pond at County G and US 41 will be completed this week. Work on the south box culvert will continue this week. Grading and storm sewer work will continue north of County G. Formwork for the bridge deck at the US 41 bridge over the railroad spur will begin this week. Asphalt base and concrete pavement are scheduled between County Y and WIS 76.
July 11 to July 17: Concrete paving will continue between County Y and WIS 76. Construction of the new box culvert South of County Y will continue this week. Storm sewer will continue between the railroad spur bridge and the north project limits near WIS 114. Grading and base aggregate will continue between County GG and County G. Asphalt paving and concrete paving will follow the base aggregate construction between WIS 76 and County GG. Form work for the railroad bridge will continue for the bridge deck. Slope paving work under the US 41 bridge over WIS 76 will continue this week.
Traffic impacts: The US 41/Breezewood Lane interchange is closed to all traffic. Bell Street is closed from Harrison Street east to Industrial Drive. Harrison Street is closed from Jewelers Park Road to Bell Street. Breezewood Lane is closed from the Bergstrom Road/Gillingham Road intersection to the east. These closures will remain in effect until October. The intersection of Bergstrom Road and Gillingham Road remains open to the north, south, and west.
US 41 - South mainline paving, WIS 26 to WIS 44, WIS 26 bridge staining - US 41 major
Schedule: August 2010 to November 2011
Length: 2.7 miles
Cost: $19 million
Location: US 41 mainline from approximately one mile south of the US 44 overpass to approximately one mile south of the WIS 26 overpass.
Description: In 2011, 2.7 miles of mainline US 41 northbound and southbound will be widened to three lanes in each direction and concrete median barrier installed. The WIS 26 Bridge over US 41 will be architecturally treated to match the US 41 corridor theme.
July 4 to July 8: During the week, northbound US 41 traffic will continue operating in the newly constructed northbound lanes. Temporary precast barrier wall will be set to separate the northbound traffic from the US 41 median work zone. Southbound traffic will remain in its current configuration. Work performed this week in the northbound median will include pavement removal, milling and the installation of the storm sewer drainage (vane drain) system.
July 11 to July 15: Work performed this week in the northbound median will include pavement removal, grading, the installation of the storm sewer drainage system and the installation of lighting conduit.
Traffic Impacts:
During the week, northbound US 41 traffic will continue operating in the newly constructed northbound lanes. Northbound US 41 traffic will be separated from the US 41 median work zone by temporary barrier block. Southbound US 41 traffic will remain in its current configuration separated from the northbound median work zone by temporary barrier block.
Work on the US 41 northbound median will take place behind temporary concrete barrier wall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily Monday through Friday, some night work activities may also occur throughout the period. A permanent right lane closure on westbound WIS 26 will be maintained to facilitate construction vehicles accessing the stockpiles and waste site located in the on and off ramp gore areas.
US 41 – northbound mainline widening and Bell Street/Breezewood Lane interchange - US 41 major
Schedule: June 2010 to October 2011
Length: 8 miles
Cost: $27.5 million
Location: US 41 Northbound from Snell Road to Bell Street/Breezewood Lane and Bell Street/Breezewood Lane from west of Bergstrom/Gillingham Road to east of Harrison Street.
Description: The project involves widening the existing northbound lanes of US 41 including the structures over WIS 76 and the CN railroad spur. The project also includes the complete reconstruction of the Bell Street/Breezewood Lane interchange including the structures over US 41 and the CN railroad line, several retaining walls, grading, storm sewer, pavement, signing, lighting, pavement marking, and ITS systems.
July 4 to July 8: Construction of retaining walls continued. The concrete deck of the Bell Street structure was placed. Construction of the Breezewood structure abutments, installation of electrical conduits, and landscaping continued.
July 11 to July 15: Construction of the Bell Street structure;the Breezewood Lane structure; and retaining walls will continue. Placement of concrete sidewalk is scheduled to begin on the west half of the interchange. Miscellaneous grading operations will continue.
Traffic impacts: The US 41/Breezewood Lane interchange is closed to all traffic. Bell Street is closed from Harrison Street east to Industrial Drive. Harrison Street is closed from Jewelers Park Road to Bell Street. Breezewood Lane is closed from the Bergstrom Road/Gillingham Road intersection to the east. These closures will remain in effect until October. Bergstrom Road is scheduled to close from Breezewood Lane to 1000 feet south of the intersection beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 8 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, July 11. Gillingham Road is scheduled to close from Breezewood Lane to 1000 feet north of the intersection beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 8 and reopening at 5 a.m. on Monday, July 11. Breezewood Lane is scheduled to close from the Bergstrom Road/Gillingham Road intersection to 400 feet west of the intersection beginning on July 8 and reopening in October.
US 41 – US 45 Interchange
Schedule: August 2010 to September 2012
Length: 1.5 Miles
Cost: $31 million
Location: US 41/USH 45 interchange.
Description: This project involves construction of multiple structures including: bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and sign bridges along with grading, base aggregate, concrete & asphalt pavements, concrete curb & gutter, and pavement marking.
July 4 - July 8: The contractor will continue excavation soil from the project. Storm sewer and culvert pipe will continue to be placed. Aggregates will be placed throughout the project. Work on the retaining walls will continue. Work will continue on the US 45 bridge. Work will also continue on the north abutment and some of the piers for the flyover bridge. Asphalt paving, electrical, and sign structures work will begin.
July 11 – July 15: The contractor will continue excavation soil from the project. Storm sewer and culvert pipe will continue to be placed. Aggregates will be placed throughout the project. Work on the retaining walls, on the US 45 bridge, on the north abutment and some of the piers for the flyover bridge, asphalt paving, electrical, and sign structures work will all continue. The contractor will also start repairing the concrete on US 45.
Traffic impacts: US 45 is closed from the US45/Fernau Avenue roundabout to County T/Ryf Road. The off ramps from US 41 to US 45 are closed. The on ramps from US 45 to US 41 are closed. The posted detour route for northbound US 45 will be WIS 76 northbound to US 10 westbound. The route is reversed for southbound US 45 ending at Murdock Avenue.
9th Avenue Interchange, north US 41 Mainline Paving, US 44 bridge painting - US 41 major
Schedule: August 2010 to November 2011
Length: 3.6 miles
Cost: $34.3 million
Location: 9th Avenue Interchange, US 41 Mainline from 1500 feet north of Witzel Avenue, to one mile south of the WIS 44 overpass.
Description: This project involves temporary widening of the southbound US 41 lanes during the fall of 2010 to provide a staged construction zone in which 3.2 miles of US 41 will be reconstructed. There will be an additional turn lane added on WIS 21. In 2011, the 9th Avenue bridge over US 41 will be demolished and rebuilt as a decorative bridge. Two retaining walls will be built in front of the abutments. The 9th Avenue interchange and the ramp terminal intersections will be reconstructed, and four roundabouts will be installed.
Traffic was be moved to a new alignment to allow for phased construction at the Washburn/9th Avenue and Koeller/9th Avenue intersections the week of March 3rd. Please use caution in this area.
July 5 to July 8: Placement of overhead sign structures and the placement of topsoil and landscaping activity will finish at 9th Avenue as areas become ready. Paving the concrete at the roundabouts will finish. Punch list concrete repair items will complete. Placement of the brick in the splitter islands will continue. The 9th Avenue Bridge work will be completed to be open to traffic. Pavement markings are being placed. The 9th Avenue intersection is scheduled to open up to traffic late Thursday night July 7. Both northbound US 41 ramps at 9th Avenue will be open to traffic, but both southbound ramps will not be open to traffic. The fencing contract will be placing fence along the east side of US 41.
July 11 to July 15: Punch list work will continue around the 9th Avenue intersection. Brick paver work will finish up. On US 41, grading and base placement operations will continue. Storm sewer work is being completed. The fencing contract will be placing fence along the east side of US 41.
Traffic impacts:
Southbound US 41 traffic is restricted to two 11-foot lanes between WIS 21 and WIS 26. The southbound US 41 ramps at 9th Avenue will remain closed. Though traffic is now on the new ramps at WIS 26 and WIS 44, the new ramps will be affected by shoulder closures on each side where the ramps cross the new northbound pavement. There will be a northbound lane closure at 9th Avenue to allow the contractor to open the ramps to traffic on Thursday night, July 7. The 9th Avenue intersection is scheduled to open up to traffic late Thursday night, July 7. Both northbound US 41 ramps at 9th Avenue will be open to traffic, however both southbound US 41 ramps will not be open to traffic at 9th Avenue at this time.
US 45 frontage roads
Schedule: June 2010 to September 2012
Length: 5 miles
Cost: $13.2 million
Location: US 45; County G – County II, Winnebago County
Description: The project involves constructing frontage roads along both sides of US 45 and constructing bridges for the three local roads between County G and County II (Woodland/Breezewood, Lakeview/Oakridge, Grandview) to overpass US 45. Direct access to US 45 for these three local roads will be removed as part of the project.
July 4 to July 8: Woodland/Breezewood & Grandview Roads were closed at US 45. Concrete barrier was installed along US 45 at the above locations. Erosion control installation continued. Stripping of topsoil and clearing and grubbing along the new frontage road alignments began.
July 11 to July 15: Fill will be placed for the bridge abutment on Breezewood. Clearing and grubbing will continue. Excavation for the bridge piers at Grandview and Breezewood/Woodland will be completed.
Traffic impacts: Access to US 45 from Woodland/Breezewood and Grandview Roads has been eliminated. Lane closures along US 45 will take place as necessary to complete work adjacent to US 45.
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