This website provides details regarding I-43 project (Sheboygan County) construction operations, schedule, traffic impacts, business resources and project contacts. Tree clearing and ROW fencing begins March 2 with minimal impacts to traffic. I-43 structure work begins mid-March with long term lane closures. Closures for ramps and bridges begin in July.

• Read Press Release: I-43 Project Construction Begins

Project purpose and need

I-43 is experiencing pavement cracking and minor deterioration of the bridge structures. The sign bridges, guardrail, and fencing have reached the end of its service life.

Project location

The project will take place on 10 miles of I-43 from Wilson/Lima Road in the town of Wilson to WIS 42 in the town of Sheboygan, Sheboygan County. The project also passes through the city of Sheboygan and village of Kohler.

• View project work zone on a map (pdf)
• View project work zone on an interactive map

Project construction public handout

WisDOT has created a public handout for this project. Please download for those without access to this website.

• I-43 Resurfacing and Bridge Construction Public Handout(pdf)

Project improvements

This is a resurfacing-level project. Project improvements include:

• Remove 3” of the deteriorated pavement surface and overlay with 3 ¾” of new asphalt pavement
• Bridge maintenance
• Sign bridge replacement
• Guardrail replacement
• Fencing replacement
  • Note: The fence replacement will extend beyond the project limits to the south County Line.

Anticipated benefits

• This project will significantly extend the service life of the pavement and associated structures for many additional years by addressing current deterioration through milling and overlaying with new asphalt, along with targeted bridge maintenance and replacements of aging sign bridges, guardrails, and fencing.
• This proactive rehabilitation will reduce long-term maintenance costs by preventing more severe future damage and the need for costly full reconstructions.
• Motorists will experience smoother, more comfortable driving conditions on refreshed pavement, while the updated safety features—such as modern guardrails and sign structures—enhance overall roadway safety by better protecting against roadside hazards, improving driver navigation, and structural integrity.

Schedule and construction staging

Construction begins March 2 with tree clearing and right-of-way fencing. Structure work begins mid-March.

• March 2, 2026: Construction starts with tree clearing and ROW fencing. Minimal impacts to traffic
• Mid-March to July 2026: Long-term lane closures on I-43.
• July 2026 to November 2026: Intermittent lane closures during non-peak travel times on I-43 and WIS 23.
• July 2026 to August 2026: Southbound I-43 collector/distributor ramp and associated loop ramp at WIS 23 (35-day closure).
• July 2026 to August 2026: Northbound I-43 collector/distributor ramp and associated loop ramps at WIS 23 (35-day closure).
• July 2026 to September 2026: Long term lane closures on County PP over I-43.
• March 2026 to November 2026: I-43 ramps at County V, WIS 28, and WIS 42 (2-day closure each).
• November 2026: Scheduled construction completion.

Traffic impacts

Long term and intermittent lane closures may cause delays on I-43. Please refer to the 511 Traffic Maps to see traffic in the work zone.

• The I-43 southbound collector/distributor ramp and associated loop ramps at WIS 23 will be closed for bridge work for 35 days (July/August).
  • The detour route for the I-43 southbound to WIS 23 eastbound ramp traffic will be WIS 23 westbound to County Y to WIS 23 eastbound.
    • View this detour route on a map (pdf)
  • The detour for the WIS 23 westbound to I-43 southbound ramp traffic will be County Y to WIS 23 eastbound to I-43 southbound.
    • View this detour route on a map(pdf)
• The I-43 northbound collector/distributor ramp and associated loop ramps at WIS 23 will be closed for bridge work for 35 days (July/August).
  • The detour route for the I-43 northbound to WIS 23 westbound ramp traffic will be WIS 42 to I-43 southbound to WIS 23 westbound.
    • View this detour route on a map(pdf)
  • The detour route for the WIS 23 eastbound to I-43 northbound ramp traffic will be Taylor Drive to WIS 23 westbound to I-43 northbound.
    • View this detour route on a map(pdf)
• The I-43 southbound collector/distributor ramp and associated loop ramps at WIS 23 will have nighttime closures during paving operations.
  • No detour route will be developed overnight closures.
• The I-43 on and off ramps at County V, WIS 28, and WIS 42 will be closed for a maximum of two consecutive calendar days during paving operations.
  • No detour route will be developed for this phase of work.
  • Ramp closures will be staggered to minimize travel time.
• County PP over I-43 will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Traffic will be maintained with temporary traffic signals.

Temporary business signing

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.

• Click here for WisDOT’s temporary business signing instructions and a link to a fillable-form WORD application for the permit.
• You can also request a permit application from WisDOT Project Manager Nicholas Uitenbroek via email or phone (nicholas.uitenbroek@dot.wi.gov or 920-492-5660).
  • Please email Nick or mail the permit application to Nicholas Uitenbroek, WisDOT NE Region, 944 Vanderperren Way, Green Bay, WI 54304.

Business Resource: WisDOT’s In This Together program

WisDOT recognizes businesses located in work zones or impacted by detour routes have special needs. WisDOT’s In This Together program is offered to business, organizations and
community leaders as an idea source as they plan for road construction in their area. It includes promotional examples, case studies and a specially designed information for businesses regarding planning ahead, keeping customers informed, and temporary business signage during road closures.

• Visit WisDOT’s In This Together website for business resources.

Project contacts
The project will have an onsite construction office and onsite construction manager. For all construction questions while work is taking place, please call or email the construction project manager or arrange a time to come to the construction office.

Brooks Fechhelm, P.R., Project Construction Manager
920-492-0597
bfechhelm@correinc.com

Brooks will also be available at the construction field office for appointments.

• Field Office located at the WIS 28 Park & Ride on County A

For any other questions, please contact the WisDOT Project Manager or Supervisor below.

Scott Ebel, P.E., Project Supervisor
Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Northeast Region
944 Vanderperren Way
920-492-5676
scott.ebel@dot.wi.gov

Nicholas Uitenbroek, P.E., Project Manager
920-492-5660
nicholas.uitenbroek@dot.wi.gov