I-41 Project

What’s happening NOW on I-41?

The Ballard Road interchange in Appleton is now open to traffic!

Crews worked diligently through weather challenges to put the finishing touches on the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI).

Visit the About page to learn more about navigating a DDI. Thank you for your continued patience and support!

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: Ballard Road Interchange

The new Ballard Road interchange in Appleton is now open to traffic! Learn more about the improvements on the Construction page.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: SB I-41 On-Ramp from WIS 15

The southbound I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15/Northland Avenue is now open to traffic! Learn more about the improvements at the WIS 15 interchange on the Construction page.

HEADING OUT FOR HOLIDAY DEALS?
Plan ahead for your I-41 travels!
i41project.wisconsindot.gov

Holiday shoppers are encouraged to plan ahead for potential traffic. Visit the Construction page to see the current projects and traffic impacts.

The new Holland Road overpass in Grand Chute is now open to traffic! Learn more about the improvements on the Construction page.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING: The I-41 Project Public Meetings

The I-41 Project team hosted an in-person public meeting at Fox Valley Technical College on October 28, 2025. View the meeting materials on the Public Meetings page.

BALLARD ROAD CLOSURES
Current: Ballard Road bridge over I-41 CLOSED through Mid-November
Upcoming: Capitol Drive between Commerce Court and Juanita Lane will CLOSE on October 21 through mid- to late November. Capitol Drive at the Ballard Road intersection will close to eastbound and westbound traffic on October 21 through mid- to late November

Capitol Drive between Ballard Road and Commerce Court opened Tuesday, October 21. Work continues along Capitol Drive, with two closures beginning the same day.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: WIS 15 Bridge over I-41 and Northbound Ramps.

The new WIS 15/Northland Avenue bridge over I-41 and the northbound ramps are open to traffic! Work continues on the southbound ramps.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: SB I-41 On-ramp from Ballard Road
The SB I-41 on-ramp from Ballard Road is OPEN TO TRAFFIC.
The NB ramps are now schedules to REOPEN in mid-September

The southbound on-ramp to I-41 from eastbound Ballard Road opened to traffic on August 29. Work continues on the Ballard Road bridge over I-41.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: SB I-41 Off-ramp to WIS 96

The southbound I-41 off-ramp at WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) reopened to traffic in late summer. To avoid potential backups, check out alternate routes to the Fox River Mall.

The County J intersection reopened to traffic on August 27. To learn more about the improvements made, check out the I-41 Construction Page.

The new Vandenbroek Road overpass in Little Chute is open to traffic! Learn more about the improvements on the I-41 Construction Page.

Coming Soon!

OPEN TO TRAFFIC:
County U under I-41 is now open to traffic.
Mid Valley Drive between Birchwood Road and Quarry Park Drive is open to traffic.

The short-term closures at County U and Mid Valley Drive are now open to traffic! Explore more 2025 project details on the I-41 Construction Page.

Coming Soon!

Summer 2025 closures along I-41; click to open PDF!

Above is a map on available routes across I-41. For more details on traffic impacts, detours, and available routes view the a PDF of the map here.

Open to traffic: Capitol Drive, County N, Rosehill Road

The newly reconstructed Capitol Drive overpass, County N interchange and Rose Hill Road overpass are now open to traffic!

Project Traffic Impacts

(Updated August 26)

Week of August 26

Drivers can expect overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
Capitol Drive over I-41 between N. Capitol Court and Northridge Lane is closed until fall 2024.
Rose Hill Road over I-41 between Fairlane Drive and E. Evergreen Drive is closed through mid-September 2024.
County N interchange (exit 146) is closed through late September 2024.
French/Southbridge roads through movement is closed from Creamery Road to Innovation Court through fall 2026.

Updated on December 5
Week of December 8
- Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
- County JJ between the East and West Frontage Roads will be CLOSED Monday, December 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Long Term Closure
- Lynndale Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction through late spring 2026.
Updated on December 5
Week of December 8
- Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
- County JJ between the East and West Frontage Roads will be CLOSED Monday, December 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Long Term Closure
- Lynndale Drive is reduced to one lane in each direction through late spring 2026.

I-41 traffic impacts are subject to change and will be updated here as new information becomes available.

For current traffic impacts of additional northeast region projects, visit 511wi.gov or refer to the map below. To see all anticipated closures for summer 2025, view the closure map.

Tracking progress

The I-41 Project Journey

Follow along as the project travels from design through completion.

Design/Traffic Management

Real Estate

Utilities

Construction

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

2030

Design/Traffic Management

Tasks in the design phase include finalizing plans and specifications; appraising and acquiring real estate; relocating utilities; finalizing engineering cost estimates; planning and coordinating traffic management and incident response with local municipalities, law enforcement and emergency responders; and engaging and informing the public about work in the corridor.

Real Estate

Strengthening our highway system requires that WisDOT carefully manage and sometimes acquire the real estate – or right of way – that surrounds it. This property can include land, homes and businesses. Tasks related to real estate work can include property appraisals, negotiations and relocations, and topographic surveys or layouts of proposed impacts to right of way.

Utilities

Almost every highway construction project must address utilities, which are often located within or adjacent to the highway right of way. Tasks related to utilities work can include the relocation, replacement or adjustment of utility facilities that use the path of the highway.

Construction

In addition to the obvious – constructing the project – other tasks during this phase include advertising and evaluating bids from contractors; awarding various work contracts; and continuing coordination and communication with local officials, residents, businesses, utility owners and other state agencies.

Connecting
Northeast Wisconsin

What’s happening NOW on I-41?