Project Overview
New and/or Significant Traffic Impacts
- WIS 172 reduced to one lane in each direction between the airport entrance and I-41.
- Read News Release: Construction Start, WIS 172 Project, Brown County
- There will be intermittent, nightly ramp closures of the WIS 172 on and off-ramps throughout the project work zone.
- Please see specific dates/times below.
This webpage details construction scope, schedule and traffic impacts for WIS 172 construction between the Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport entrance and I-43 and in Brown County. There are two 172 projects to be constructed concurrently in 2023. Each project is detailed below and identified by a unique Project ID on maps and displays. Two WIS 172 projects are scheduled for 2024. They are also noted on the map below.
2023 construction
- WIS 172 Resurfacing (Project ID 1210-09-00/71): WIS 172 from I-41 in the village of Ashwaubenon to I-43 in the village of Bellevue
- WIS 172 Resurfacing (Project ID 1210-11-00/71): WIS 172 from to the Austin Straubel Airport roundabout to I-41 in the village of Ashwaubenon
Overall construction summary: Work consists of mill and overlay of various depths at various locations between I-43 (including all ramps) and the airport entrance. Resurfacing of Riverside Drive between the Green Bay Correctional Institution entrance and Lazarre Avenue, and resurfacing of Webster Avenue between the ramp terminals. Concrete repair and asphalt overlay of County GV between ramp terminals. Joint repair and overlay will take place between the airport and I-41. Other project work includes curb ramp upgrades, curb repairs, concrete base patching, secondary structure rehabilitation on 30 bridges, Hoffman Road Park and Ride resurface, replacement of two sign structures, beam guard upgrades, culvert repair, and pavement markings. The westbound WIS 172 off-ramp to southbound I-41 will be reconstructed.
WIS 172 Resurfacing (Project ID 1210-09-00/71)
Location: 5.3 miles of WIS 172 from I-41 in the village of Ashwaubenon to I-43 in the village of Bellevue
Benefit: The existing pavement surface and drainage structures are deteriorating. Improvements will reduce surface roughness to provide a smoother and safer ride for motorists. Improvements will also extend the life of the pavement structure while reducing future maintenance costs. Repair and replacement of culverts, curb and gutter, and other drainage structures will help to ensure adequate drainage to mitigate possible flooding.
Construction schedule: Construction begins March 27, 2023 and finishes in the fall of 2023.
Project improvements: This is a resurfacing-level improvement on 5.3 miles of WIS 172 in the project limits. Improvements include:
- Milling 2” of the existing pavement and overlaying with 3 ½” asphaltic pavement on mainline
- Milling 2 ½” of the existing pavement and overlaying with 2 ½” asphaltic pavement on all ramps and Riverside Drive between the Green Bay Correctional Institution entrance and Lazarre Avenue, and Webster Avenue between the ramp terminals
- Concrete repair and replacement on County GV and overlaying County GV with 2 ½” asphaltic pavement
- Concrete base patching
- Culvert repairs and replacements
- Beam guard replacement
- Replacing two sign structures
- Curb ramp work
- Secondary structure work
- Pavement marking
Traffic impacts: WIS 172 will remain open to at least one lane of travel during construction. Construction on WIS 172 is anticipated to be completed during hours that provide the least impact to the traveling public as possible. There will be intermittent, nightly ramp closures of the WIS 172 on and off-ramps. General impacts include:
- WIS 172 nighttime lane and ramp closures in the work zone.
- Consecutive ramp closures will not occur.
- Webster Avenue, County GV and Riverside Drive will have intermittent lane closures and/or nighttime full closures.
- Long-term lane shifts for structure work
- Please pay close attention to lane shifts and lane closures.
- Side roads: Lane and flagging operations can be expected on side roads during curb ramp and paving operations.
Specific ramp closure dates/times (NOTE: All work is weather dependent and subject to change)
Monday (6/5) night
Eastbound WIS 172 off-ramp to northbound and southbound I-41 CLOSED 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Tuesday (6/6) night
TBA
Wednesday (6/7) night
TBA
Thursday (6/8) night
Eastbound WIS 172 off-ramp to northbound and southbound I-41 CLOSED 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Friday (6/9) night
Eastbound WIS 172 off-ramp to northbound and southbound I-41 CLOSED 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
WIS 172 Resurfacing (Project ID 1210-11-00/71)
Location: 2.8 miles of WIS 172 from to the Austin Straubel Airport roundabout to I-41 in the village of Ashwaubenon
Benefit: Construction will improve the deteriorating pavement and drainage structures on WIS 172, extend the roadway’s service life and upgrade other roadway deficiencies. The existing pavement is showing signs of distress including traverse cracking. The roadway existing joints are failing, and the aggregate shoulders are low. Improvements will reduce surface roughness, provide a smoother and safer ride for motorists, extend the life of the pavement structure, and reduce future maintenance costs. Repair and replacement of culverts, curb and gutter, and other drainage structures help ensure adequate drainage to mitigate possible flooding.
Project improvements: This is a resurfacing-level improvement 2.8 miles of WIS 172 in the project limits. Improvements include:
- Resurfacing mainline WIS 172 (concrete repairs/2.75” asphalt overlay)
- Resurfacing the WIS 172 & I-41 interchange (concrete repairs/2.75” HMA overlay, mill 2”/2.75” HMA overlay)
- Replacing the concrete pavement along the westbound WIS 172 loop ramp to southbound I-41
- Replacing beam guard
- Replacing (2) cross culverts
- Replacing curb ramps at Packerland Drive (County GE) and Babcock Road
- Pavement markings
- Shoulder rumble strips
- Shoulder aggregate
Construction schedule: Construction begins March 27, 2023 and finishes in the fall of 2023.
Traffic impacts
Beginning Tuesday, April 11, WIS 172 will be reduced to one lane in each direction between the airport entrance and I-41.
- WIS 172 will remain open during work with continuous lane closures and flagging operations.
- The westbound WIS 172 loop ramp to southbound I-41 will be CLOSED until end of May 2023.
- Detour: A signed detour will direct traffic to northbound I-41 and exit at the Lombardi Avenue interchange and use the southbound I-41 on-ramp at the interchange to rejoin southbound I-41.
- View ramp detour in map (pdf)
- Side roads: Lane and flagging operations can be expected on side roads during curb ramp and paving operations.
Temporary business signing
If business access is impacted by a closure or detour, temporary business signing may be placed by filling out a WisDOT business signing permit. All temporary business signing needs approval via the permit before placement to ensure it is in a safe location and does not pose a visual distraction or traffic hazard. The temporary business signing permit is free. Costs associated with creating the temporary sign are the responsibility of the business. The permit is available as a fillable-form WORD document or pdf below, or you can request one from the project contacts below.
Please email or mail the free permit to any of the contacts below. For more information regarding temporary signing, plus tips and tools for businesses impacted by highway construction, please visit WisDOT’s In This Together business resource website.
Project contacts
Onsite construction project leader – Please contact the construction project leader with any in-construction related questions.
Jason Geurts, Project Development Senior Engineer
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Phone: (920) 366-3816; Email jason.geurts@dot.wi.gov
Onsite construction field office
2486 Babcock Road
WisDOT Project Supervisor
Andy Fulcer, P.E.
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
944 Vanderperren Way
Green Bay, WI 54304
(920) 362-6126
Andrew.fulcer@dot.wi.gov