WIS 20 Rehabilitation

Walworth County

Project Details

Location

This road rehabilitation project will make improvements along WIS 20, from Buena Park Road in Waterford to Thomas Drive in East Troy.

Project Improvements

Stage 1: Completed in 2023

Stage 2: Early Spring 2024 – late June 2024

  • Reconstruct WIS 20 eastbound lanes from stage 1 to County L. WIS 20 will remain open and utilize the existing WIS 20 lanes.
  • Mill and overlay pavement on WIS 38 near intersection with WIS 20. Road will remain open.
  • Rebuild south leg of the WIS 20/County ES intersection with 21-day closure.
  • I-43 southbound entrance and I-43 northbound exit ramps will be closed and WIS 20 access will be detoured.

Stage 3: Late June to late fall 2024

  • Reconstruct WIS 20 westbound lanes from County L to stage 1 limits. WIS 20 will remain open and utilize the newly constructed WIS 20 eastbound lanes.
  • Rebuild the north leg of the WIS 20/County ES intersection with a 21-day closure.
  • Rebuild the intersection of WIS 20 and County L with a 14-day closure.
  • Mill and overlay pavement on WIS 20 from County L to WIS 83.
    • Road will be open to local traffic only with a detour of WIS 20 installed.
    • Full closure near the Racine/Walworth County line for retaining wall and shoulder widening construction.
  • I-43 southbound exit and I-43 northbound entrance ramps will be closed and access to WIS 20 will be detoured.
  • Railroad will perform their own work and replace the crossing near Honey Creek Road

Click here to view 2024 Construction Overview

Schedule

2024 work is anticipated to begin in early spring and continue until late fall. The project is scheduled for completion in 2025.