HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT HOURS OF OPERATION:
The Highway Department office hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding major holidays.
PROPOSED ROAD PROJECTS
The following list are the proposed projects for 2024 and beyond. All projects are subject to change.
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2024 Navigation Season
The 2024 Navigation Season for the Oshkosh lift bridges will begin on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The bridges operate from 8:00 a.m. until midnight daily. The season will conclude on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.
I-41 Improvements in Winnebago & Outagamie County starting April 1, 2024
The WisDOT announced they hired a contractor for a maintenance project along I-41 between Breezewood Lane and WIS 96 for numerous pavement and structure related items. Construction will include concrete pavement repair and diamond grinding of mainline I-41 and service interchange ramps, replacement of bridge approaches, existing beam guard, deteriorated metal culvert pipes and median inlets. The project begins Monday, April 1, 2024 and is expected to finish in early November of this year. The benefit of this project is to extend the life of I-41 bridges and pavement. Drivers can expect significant traffic impacts through the entire project and motorists are advised to use alternate routes whenever possible. Note: this project is separate from the I-41 major project between Appleton and De Pere. For more information you may call the WisDOT at 920-492-5743.
I-41 Lake Butte des Morts Bridge Construction - Oshkosh
Per the Wisconsin DOT, starting May 28, 2024 the I-41 bridge over Lake Butte des Morts in Winnebago County will be undergoing construction. Improvements include removing and replacing structure approaches for northbound and southbound I-41 bridges over the main channel of Lake Butte des Morts, replacing and relocating a roughly 100-foot section of cable barrier on the west side of I-41 near the US 45 interchange, and replacing the existing safety and weight enforcement facilities near the northern shore of Lake Butte des Morts. Construction is scheduled from May 28, 2024 to October 1, 2024.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS: Both directions of I-41 will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes across the bridge. The southbound I-41 on-ramp from US 45 will be closed for the majority of the project.
DETOUR: US 45 to WIS 21 to I-41.
INFORMATION: For information on this project you may contact Bill Bertrand, PE, WisDOT Project Manager at 920-360-3124 or William.bertrand@dot.wi.gov
WIS 76 Improvements in Winnebago County
The WisDOT announced a project on WIS 76 beginning Monday, July 8th. The project limits are from just north of CTH II to just south of Shady Lane in the town of Clayton. The project consists of milling and resurfacing, replacing guardrail, repair of deteriorated sections of the curb, and cleaning of culvert pipes. WIS 76 will remain open to traffic during construction, with a full-time, single-lane closure within this section of roadway. Flaggers will be used to direct traffic. The project is scheduled to be complete in late August, 2024. For more information log into the WisDOT site at: https://projects.511wi.gov/weeklyupdates-ne/
WisDOT Announces Project on WIS 116 in Winnebago County
The Department of Transportation is planning a resurfacing project along WIS 116 from the east village limits of Winneconne to US 45. The project will extend for roughly 6-7 weeks sometime between July 2024 and October 2024. While WIS 116 will remain open to traffic, you can expect some delays. There will be daytime single lane closures and flaggers directing traffic around the work zone. For more information on this project you may visit the WisDOT website at: https://projects.511wi.gov/weeklyupdates-ne/2024-annual-construction-advisory/
2024 National Work Zone Awareness Week was April 15-19, 2024
Please watch this video to learn about Work Zone Safety:
https://youtu.be/w8_ZZNp9PNY?si=rpPuSMawSDtJsHE8
Work Zone Safety
Each year in Wisconsin, both highway workers and motorists are killed and injured in crashes that happen in highway construction zones. Motorists should slow down, be patient and pay attention to their surroundings in all work zones.
For more information regarding work zone rules for motorists, the law restricting hand-held devices, and general work zone safety information, please see WisDOT's work zone safety website. To help safeguard law enforcement officers, emergency responders, road maintenance workers, and others who work on the side of the highways, Wisconsin has a "Move Over Law" (Wis. Stat. s. 346.072) stating that drivers must provide a safety zone for stopped law enforcement, emergency and maintenance vehicles.
The law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to provide a "safety zone" for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, utility vehicle, or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.
Drivers have two options for creating a safety zone:
If the road has more than one directional lane, like the Interstate, and you can switch lanes safely, you must move over to vacate the lane closest to the law enforcement or other vehicle with its lights flashing.
If the road has a single directional lane or you can't safely move over, you must reduce your speed.
Failure of motorists to move over is one of the reasons that motor vehicle crashes kill more law enforcement officers on duty than any other cause.
Learn more about work zone safety.
The Winnebago County Highway Department values their employee's lives, we sincerely hope that you do too. Every employee has family waiting at home for them each evening. Please drive accordingly!
CTH "P" RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Winnebago County held a public involvement meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the proposed reconstruction project along CTH "P" from Wis 47 to Midway Road. Discussion was focused on the preliminary design concepts for the reconstruction of the roadway and to gather public comments about the proposed project. The project is currently planned for construction in the summer of 2025. If you would like information, please contact design consultant Andy Dana at 920-498-1200. Written comments regarding the project may be mailed to Andy Dana, Ayres Associates, 3376 Packerland Drive, Ashwaubenon, WI 54115 or email to danaa@AyresAssociates.com.
PROPOSED CTH "I" (OREGON STREET) RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Winnebago County Highway Department is proposing a reconstruction project along CTH "I" (Oregon Street) from south of Ripple Avenue to Waukau Avenue. The project is proposing to improve 1.2 miles of CTH I, including modernizing it to an urban two-lane roadway with a center turn lane, bike lanes, and new concrete pavement. Storm sewer will also be added and upgraded within the project limits to improve drainage and address flooding issues. The project is scheduled to begin in July, 2024.
Any questions or comments on this project can be addressed to Rowland Hoslet, PE, EXP U.S. Services, Inc. at 920-857-6304 or Rowland.hoslet@exp.com.
MAIN STREET BRIDGE IN OSHKOSH - PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced proposed updates to the Main Street (US 45) Bridge in the City of Oshkosh. The purpose of the project is to preserve the operation of the structural, mechanical, and electrical components of the bridge. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2025. The structure is currently safe for vehicle and pedestrian crossing. For more information on this topic: Main Street Bridge Proposed Improvements.
WIS 44, WISCONSIN STREET BRIDGE PROJECT
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has a project planned for the WIS 44, Wisconsin Street bridge. Work will include removing the deteriorating paint system and repainting the structural steel members of the bridge, as well as replacing the gate arms. Construction is currently scheduled for 2026. For more information on this project, you may visit the WisDOT website at: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/ne/44oshkosh/default.aspx.
OREGON/JACKSON STREET BRIDGE IN OSHKOSH
The existing bridge was constructed in 1956 and is nearing its service life. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) determined in April of 2021, based on a bridge inspection, that several issues need to be addressed. Construction is scheduled for summer of 2028.
Additional information can be found here.
You may contact the WisDOT with questions or comments at:
920-360-3124 or William.Bertrand@dot.wi.gov
920-492-4153 or Mark.Kantola@dot.wi.gov
ATV/UTV ROUTES AND REGULATIONS
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance at their meeting dated 9/17/19 allowing the use of all-terrain vehicles on certain county roads. This becomes part of Section 7.16 of the General Code of Winnebago County and shall read as follows:
APPROVED COUNTY HIGHWAY ATV UTV ROUTES
OUT AND ABOUT IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
If you're looking for the best routes for walking and bicycling in Winnebago County, there is a new resource for you. The Winnebago County Trails Map, put together by the Winnebago County Bike/Ped Stakeholder Team, shows paved and unpaved routes, trails and facilities along with important amenities and features like public restrooms, points of interest, pet friendly areas, and fix-it stations. The online map works on any smart device and printed maps will be finished soon. For more information you can contact the Winnebago County Health Department at 920-232-3021.
State of Wisconsin Road Construction
Visit WisDOT 511 for information on construction projects throughout the State of Wisconsin.