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I-41 from APPLETON to DE PERE

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What’s happening NOW on I-41?

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the recent I-41 Project public meetings! We appreciate your time and input!

Missed the meetings? No worries — you can catch up anytime! View the meeting materials on the News and Meetings page.

Attendees talk to a project team member while reviewing maps at the I-41 public meeting.

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent public meetings! View the meeting materials on the News/Meetings page.

Bird’s eye view of the newly constructed Southbridge interchange along Interstate 41.

The new Southbridge interchange near De Pere is now open to traffic! Visit the Construction page to learn more about the improvements.

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES: WIS 441/ County OO
Expect overnight lane and ramp closures

Drivers may encounter overnight lane and ramp closures near the WIS 441 and County OO interchange. Visit the Construction page to see the current traffic impacts.

The French Road overpass is now open to traffic! Visit the Construction page to learn more about the improvements.

NOW CLOSED: West Frontage Road:
1. West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U closed through late fall 2026.
2. Currently Closed (French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road)

West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U is now closed through the fall. Visit the Construction page to see the current traffic impacts.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: East Frontage Road
East Frontage Road between Kerrigan Drive and County U now open to traffic

East Frontage Road between Kerrigan Drive and County U is now open to traffic! Visit the Construction page to see the current traffic impacts.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: Buchanan Street Overpass

The Buchanan Street overpass is now open to traffic! Visit the Construction page to learn about the improvements.

A look at the latest construction progress made along I-41 through 2026. Thanks for your patience as improvements continue. See the full construction timeline on the Construction page.

OPEN TO TRAFFIC: County U Roundabout at East Frontage Road

The new roundabout at County U and East Frontage Road/French Road is open to traffic. For more information on changing traffic patterns at County U visit the Construction page.

A reminder to please drive safe along the I-41 Project corridor. See the full construction timeline on the Construction page.

UPCOMING CLOSURE: WIS 96 RAMP TO NB I-41
WIS 96 ramp to NB I-41 closure begins Monday, April 27, 2026

The WIS 96 ramp to northbound I-41 is now closed through fall 2026. Learn about the upcoming improvements on the Construction page.

A preview of the I-41 construction projects planned for 2026. See the full construction timeline on the Construction page.

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 November 9
Week of November 9
Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
NB I-41 between WIS 96/Wisconsin Ave (exit 138) and County E/Ballard Rd (exit 144) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, November 9 from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
- Detour: Take WIS 96/Wisconsin Ave east to County A/Lynndale Dr and turn left to travel north to County OO/Northland Ave. Turn right and travel east to County E/Ballard Rd. Turn left and travel north to NB I-41.
- The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight I-41 closure:
  - NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Ave will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 47/Richmond St will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
NB and SB WIS 441 between I-41 and County OO/Northland Ave (exit 10) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, November 9 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- NB 441 Detour to NB I-41: Take County OO/Northland Ave east to County N. Turn left and travel north to access I-41.
- NB 441 Detour to SB I-41: Take County OO/Northland Ave west to County E/Ballard Rd. Turn right and travel north to access SB I-41.
- SB WIS 441 Detour: Take County E/Ballard Rd south to County OO/Northland Ave and turn left. Travel east to SB WIS 441.
- The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight WIS 441 closure:
  - NB WIS 441 ramp to NB I-41 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - NB WIS 441 ramp to SB I-41 ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - NB WIS 441 on-ramp from County OO/Northland Ave will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  - NB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - SB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
SB WIS 441 between I-41 and County OO/Northland Ave (exit 10) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Tuesday, November 10 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Detour: Take County E/Ballard Rd south to County OO/Northland Ave and turn left. Travel east to SB WIS 441.
- The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight WIS 441 closure:
  - NB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - SB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Long-Term Closures
- NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue is closed through November 2026.
- WIS 47/Richmond Street over I-41 is closed through November 2026.
- West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U is closed through Saturday, November 14.
- French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road in Wrightstown is closed through Saturday, November 14.
Updated on November 9
Week of November 9
- Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
- NB I-41 between WIS 96/Wisconsin Ave (exit 138) and County E/Ballard Rd (exit 144) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, November 9 from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.
  - Detour: Take WIS 96/Wisconsin Ave east to County A/Lynndale Dr and turn left to travel north to County OO/Northland Ave. Turn right and travel east to County E/Ballard Rd. Turn left and travel north to NB I-41.
  - The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight I-41 closure:
    NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Ave will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 47/Richmond St will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- NB and SB WIS 441 between I-41 and County OO/Northland Ave (exit 10) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, November 9 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - NB 441 Detour to NB I-41: Take County OO/Northland Ave east to County N. Turn left and travel north to access I-41.
  - NB 441 Detour to SB I-41: Take County OO/Northland Ave west to County E/Ballard Rd. Turn right and travel north to access SB I-41.
  - SB WIS 441 Detour: Take County E/Ballard Rd south to County OO/Northland Ave and turn left. Travel east to SB WIS 441.
  - The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight WIS 441 closure:
    NB WIS 441 ramp to NB I-41 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    NB WIS 441 ramp to SB I-41 ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    NB WIS 441 on-ramp from County OO/Northland Ave will be closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
    NB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    SB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- SB WIS 441 between I-41 and County OO/Northland Ave (exit 10) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Tuesday, November 10 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  - Detour: Take County E/Ballard Rd south to County OO/Northland Ave and turn left. Travel east to SB WIS 441.
  - The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the overnight WIS 441 closure:
    NB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
    SB I-41 ramp to SB WIS 441 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Long-Term Closures
- NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue is closed through November 2026.
- WIS 47/Richmond Street over I-41 is closed through November 2026.
- West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U is closed through Saturday, November 14.
- French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road in Wrightstown is closed through Saturday, November 14.

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

For current traffic impacts of additional northeast region projects, visit 511wi.gov or refer to the map below.

Tracking progress

The I-41 Project Journey

Follow along as the project travels from design through completion.

Design/Traffic Management

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Construction

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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.

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Appleton, WI 54911

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