Monthly update – week of 10/29/25

Previous Construction Operations:

• Several weeks of work between the tracks for storm sewer and jack and bore operations concluded last week.  See attached photos of some of the night and day work involved.
• Signal poles installed on the east side, see attached photo.

Current Construction Operations:

• Crew has been on site this week working on installation of storm sewer on the west side on Court Street
• Crew has done some grading around the tracks, placing base stone.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

• Crew will continue storm sewer installation on the west side on Court Street early in the week
• Mid-week will bring excavation and stone placement on the east side of the tracks, and then move to the west side of the tracks
• Placement of Signal bases and pull boxes later in the week.

Traffic Updates:

• Traffic is currently in Stage 2 traffic pattern through the intersection
  • Please drive with caution through work zone with construction activities picking up in the upcoming weeks.
  • Stage 2 traffic pattern 

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.