I-41 Project

What’s happening NOW on I-41?

Bridge Closure Ahead! The Vandenbroek Road bridge over I-41 is scheduled to CLOSE starting the week of March 24 for reconstruction. Crews will be widening the overpass to create a safer, more accessible roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians and moving the outside bridge piers to make room for the future expansion of I-41. The bridge will be closed until late summer.

View 2024 Construction Story Map

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UPCOMING CLOSURE: Vandenbroek Road
Vandenbroek Road bridge over I-41 closure begins March 24, 2025 (Aerial image of Vandenbroek showing bridge closed).

For more details on traffic impacts, detours, and schedules for these ongoing improvements, visit the I-41 Construction Page.

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UPCOMING CLOSURE: WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue). Southbound I-41 off-ramp closure begins March 3, 2025

The southbound I-41 off-ramp at WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) will be closed from March 3 through summer 2025. For more information visit the I-41 Construction Page.

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UPCOMING CLOSURES: WIS 15 INTERCHANGE 1. Wis 15 bridge over I-41. Closure begins February 3, 2025. 2. Southbound I-41 on-ramp. Closure begins February 3, 2025. 3. Southbound I-41 off-ramp. Right turns only begins February 3, 2025. 4. Northbound I-41 on-ramp. Closure begins May 2025. 5. Northbound I-41 off-ramp. Closure begins June 2025.

Construction in 2025 begins with the WIS 15 interchange. For more details on traffic impacts, detours, and schedules, visit the I-41 Construction Page.

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I-41 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT MEETINGS:
three Opportunities to Attend
Virtual Meeting January 22 or In-Person Meetings on January 28 and January 29. Register for a meeting | Find login and location information | Learn more

Join us at the public involvement meetings to share input and learn about the project! Click here to view additional meeting details.

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Our end-of-year newsletter is arriving soon with updates on January 2025 public meetings, current construction schedule, and traffic impacts. Click here to view the newsletter!

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!

Construction crews have been busy throughout 2024. Significant progress has been made at multiple interchanges and overpasses. Click here to view more I-41 Project construction information.

Construction machinery removing concrete from bridge

Work zones are a sign to slow down. Keep an eye out for orange signs, construction barrels, flags, workers or flashing lights during construction to keep everyone safe.

The I-41 Project team hosts public involvement meetings to share updates and interact with the public, businesses, and local and elected officials.

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 March 14
Week of March 17
- Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
- NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) is scheduled to be CLOSED Monday, March 17, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.‍
Long-term Closures
- SB I-41 off-ramp to Wisconsin Avenue (exit 138) is closed through summer 2025
- WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue bridge over I-41 is closed through fall 2025.
- Southbound I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15 is closed through fall 2025.
- Southbound I-41 off-ramp at WIS 15 will be PARTIALLY CLOSED (allowing right turns only).
Updated on March 14
Week of March 17
Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96 (Wisconsin Avenue) is scheduled to be CLOSED Monday, March 17, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Long-term Closures
SB I-41 off-ramp to Wisconsin Avenue (exit 138) is closed through summer 2025
WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue bridge over I-41 is closed through fall 2025.
Southbound I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15 is closed through fall 2025.
Southbound I-41 off-ramp at WIS 15 will be PARTIALLY CLOSED (allowing right turns only).

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

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?