Schedule

Current Construction Operations:

Concrete sidewalk on the east side of the intersection was finished early in the week.
Topsoil/restoration on the east side of the intersection was completed this week.
Placement of temporary pavement markings for stage 2 traffic pattern
Set up of all necessary traffic control devices to facilitate the traffic switch to stage 2 occurred
Opened to traffic for stage 2 traffic pattern.

Traffic Updates:

Switch to Stage 2 traffic pattern is complete as of today, Friday July 25^th. Please drive with caution through the new traffic pattern and work zone.
- Stage 2 traffic pattern
- During Stage 2, the north and southbound directions on US 51 (Center Avenue and Centerway) will be open to a single lane in each direction. This will allow north and south traffic to resume travel through the intersection.
- Additionally, northbound traffic will be allowed to turn right onto W. Court Street to proceed east into the downtown.
- The westbound Milwaukee Street leg will remain closed to traffic at this time.
- Westbound traffic on McKinley Street will only be able to turn right onto Center Avenue. The traffic control layout prevents the ability to turn left off McKinley Street to proceed south on Center Avenue.
- The west side (W. Court Street) of the intersection will remain closed at this time.

Local Business Access:

As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

Construction tentatively begins: March 24, 2025

Anticipated completion: October 17, 2025

Traffic impacts

Us 51 intersection will be constructed in stages.

Stage 1: March 24 – July 3
- Full closure of the US 51 intersection. Detour utilizes US 14, I-39 and WIS 11.
Stage 2: July 4 – August 15
- US 51 open to one lane of traffic in both directions.