Scheduled traffic impacts week of July 13 for highway maintenance

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region provides a weekly list of expected upcoming traffic impacts for maintenance work on state highways in Northeast Wisconsin and maintenance/inspections on the state’s lift bridges. Maintenance is provided by county highway department crews or WisDOT Bureau of Structures bridge experts. Maintenance operation schedules can change due to weather and maintenance crew manpower. Check back often for schedule and traffic impact updates throughout the week.

For more information, please contact Missy Kok or Mark Kantola
Melissa2.kok@dot.wi.gov or call (920) 492-5743
Mark.Kantola@dot.wi.gov or call (920) 492-4153

SB=Southbound NB=Northbound EB=Eastbound WB=Westbound

Northeast Wisconsin Lift Bridge 2026 Routine Maintenance and Inspections

Bridge engineers and maintenance crews will conduct routine maintenance and inspection of the following lift bridges in Northeast Wisconsin. Work typically includes inspection of the electrical, mechanical, and hydrological systems, along with structural inspections of the infrastructure. Crews will also conduct bridge washing during the annual bridge maintenance. Please see WisDOT’s Lift Bridge Information website for how WisDOT keeps bridges safe and efficient for all users on state highways.

Read lift bridge press release: WisDOT Launches New Lift Bridge Information Resources

Highway maintenance

Brown County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on SB I-43 at WIS 96 on Monday, July 13, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Various lanes will be closed during repairs.
• Deck sealing will take place on EB and WB WIS 172 over the Fox River between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Monday – Sunday (July 13 to July 19). Various lanes will be closed during deck sealing.

Fond du Lac County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on SB US 151 between County D and Hickory Road on Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17. A continuous lane closure will be used during repairs.

Sheboygan County

• Maintenance crews will be pavement marking on NB and SB I-43 between WIS 42 and WIS 23 on Wednesday, July 15 and Thursday, July 16 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Various lane closures will be used during repairs.

Outagamie County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on NB and SB I-41 between WIS 125 and the south county line on Thursday, July 16 from 7 p.m. to midnight. A moving lane closure will be used during repairs.

*All maintenance operations are weather-dependent and subject to change*