This WisDOT project will resurface and make improvements to approximately 8.5 miles of WIS 144, between Skyline Drive in the city of West Bend and the Washington/Sheboygan County line.

Improvements: 

• Mill two (2) inches of existing asphalt and replace it with two (2) inches of new asphalt
• Remove and replace existing guardrail to meet current standards
• Plant living snow fence (shrubs) in select locations
• Replace curb ramps to meet ADA standards
• Remove cattle pass near the county line and replace it with a culvert pipe

Note: At the intersection of WIS 144 and County H, the existing pavement will remain. A roundabout will be constructed at this location in the future. The gap will be re-striped to maintain visibility of pavement markings. View future roundabout project here.

Traffic Impacts:

This project will be split into two stages. During each stage, WIS 144 will be closed to through traffic with a posted detour. Local traffic will be guided and protected with a flagging operation.

Stage 1: Skyline Drive to WIS 28

• Detour: WIS 33 to US 45 to WIS 28

Stage 2: WIS 28 to Washington/Sheboygan County line

• Detour: County H to County XX
• Truck Detour: County A to WIS 57 to WIS 144

There will be a short-term full closure of WIS 144 near the county line for cattle pass removal

Schedule: 

Work is scheduled to begin in late March and be completed by summer 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.