Scheduled traffic impacts week of May 18 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 EB and WB WIS 54 between S. Pine Tree Road and Haven Drive on Monday, May 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. A flagging operation will be used during repairs.

Fond du Lac County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on SB US 151 near Martin Road on Thursday, May 21 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  A lane closure will be used during repairs.

Kewaunee County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on EB and WB WIS 54 between Sportsman Club Road and Hillside Road on Monday, May 18 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  A flagging operation will be used during repairs.

Oconto County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on SB US 41 between McDonald Street and Frog Pond Road beginning at 6 a.m., Wednesday, May 13 to noon, Tuesday, May 19. A continuous lane closure will be used during repairs.
• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement NB and SB WIS 2 between Trinity Church Road and County AA, daily, Monday, May 18 to Friday, May 22 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A flagging operation will be used during repairs.
• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on NB and SB WIS 22 at Klaus Lake Road beginning at 6 a.m., Tuesday May 19 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 20. A full closure will be used during repairs. Detours as follows:
  • SB WIS 22 to NB WIS 32 to County H, to County R
  • NB WIS 22 to County R, to County H to WIS 32

Manitowoc and Sheboygan County

• Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement on NB and SB I-43 between Garton Road and County XX on Tuesday, May 19 and Wednesday, May 20 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. A moving lane closure will be used during repairs.

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