This project will improve 8.9 miles of WIS 28 in Sheboygan County. The culvert structure at the tributary to the Onion River is beginning to deteriorate, and the pavement is experiencing cracking, weathering, and rutting. In addition, the curb and gutter at the roundabout at WIS 28 and WIS 32 is in need of replacement, and the guardrail along the corridor has reached the end of its service life. Run off road crashes were also identified along the corridor.

Project location

The project will take place on WIS 28 from WIS 57 in the town of Lyndon to County A in the village of Kohler, Sheboygan County.

• Project map

Project construction public handout

WisDOT has created a public handout for this project.

• Handout (coming soon!)

Project improvements

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

• Remove the deteriorated culvert structure at the Onion River Tributary and replace it with a bridge structure
• Mill 4” of deteriorated pavement surface, and overlay will 4” of new asphalt pavement
• Widen the paved shoulder from 3’ to 5’
• Replace the curb and gutter in the roundabout at WIS 28 and WIS 32
• Replace aging guardrail
• Provide centerline and shoulder rumble strips

Anticipated benefits

• This project will extend the service life of the pavement by addressing current deterioration through milling and overlaying with new asphalt, along with a bridge replacement, and replacement of aging guardrail.
• 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 features, such as modern guardrails, widened paved shoulders, and rumble strips enhance overall roadway safety.

Schedule and construction staging

Construction will begin in May 2026 through September 2026.

Traffic impacts

• WIS 28 will remain open to two-way traffic, except when a detour is in place as described below.
  • Local access to adjacent properties will be permitted at all times and communicated with property owners. Traffic on WIS 28 may be reduced to one-lane with flaggers.
• WIS 28 at the Onion River Tributary will be closed during bridge replacement.
  • WIS 28 detour route will utilize WIS 57 and County U
    • Detour map
• The roundabout intersection of WIS 28 and WIS 32 will be closed for curb and gutter replacement and paving operations.
  • WIS 28 detour will utilize WIS 57, County V, and I-43
    • Detour map
  • WIS 32 detour will utilize WIS 23, I-43, and County V
    • Detour map

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 Supervisor Scott Ebel via email or phone (Scottt.ebel@dot.wi.gov or 920-492-5676).
  • Please email Scott or mail the permit application to Scott Ebel, 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.

Janelle King, Project Construction Manager
920-251-3483
jking@correinc.com

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

• Field Office located – To be determined

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