Connecting Northeast Wisconsin

I-41 from APPLETON to DE PERE

Traffic
Impacts

Construction

public
meetings

What’s happening NOW on I-41?

Construction along the I-41 corridor in Outagamie and Brown Counties continues as crews advance mainline reconstruction and interchange improvements.

A new aerial look highlights several active work zones and outlines the current and upcoming impacts expected through summer 2026, including ongoing ramp and interchange work throughout the corridor.

These improvements are part of the longterm effort to deliver smoother travel, better traffic flow, and enhanced safety for drivers moving through the Fox Valley.

Learn more about what’s happening at the interchange on the Construction page.

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.

Aerial photo of the active construction site at the Buchanan Street bridge over Interstate 41. Text announces that the bridge is scheduled to open Thursday, July 30.

The Buchanan Street overpass is opening soon. The bridge over I-41 is scheduled to open July 30. Visit the Construction page for details.

NOW CLOSED: WIS 47/Richmond Street Interchange. Currently closed until fall 2026.

The WIS 47 interchange is fully closed to traffic. All ramps and the bridge over I-41 are closed until fall 2026. Visit the Construction page for details and recommended detours.

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.

Graphic announcing, “Now Open: northbound WIS 441 ramp to northbound I41.” To the right of the text is an aerial view of the WIS 441 and I41 system interchange near French Road with the reopened ramp highlighted.

The northbound WIS 441 ramp to northbound I-41 is now open to traffic. Learn about the upcoming improvements 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.

CLOSURES BEGIN TODAY
Buchanan Street bridge over I-41 closed until summer 2026. French Road bridge over I-41 closed until late summer 2026.

The French Road and Buchanan Street bridges over I-41 are now closed. Learn more about the upcoming improvements at each overpass on the Construction page.

UPCOMING CLOSURE: French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road. Closed February 23 to late fall 2026.

French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road is closed February 23 until late fall 2026. Learn more about the 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.

A look back at the construction progress made on I-41 in 2025. Thanks for your patience as improvements continue.

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 July 24, 2026
Week of July 27, 2026
Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
NB I-41 between WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue (exit 139) and County E/Ballard Road (exit 144) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, July 27, from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.‍
- DETOUR: Take WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue east to County E/Ballard Road. Turn left and continue north to NB I-41.
- The following ramp is also scheduled to close during the nightly I-41 closures:
  - NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue will be CLOSED from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Buchanan Street over I-41 is scheduled to REOPEN to traffic Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Long-Term Closures
- NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue is closed through fall 2026.
- WIS 47/Richmond Street interchange with I-41 is closed through fall 2026.
- Buchanan Street over I-41 is closed through July 30, 2026.
- French Road over I-41 in Appleton is closed through late summer 2026.
- French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road in Wrightstown is closed through late fall 2026.
- East Frontage Road between Kerrigan Drive and County U is closed through early August 2026.
Updated July 27, 2026
Week of July 27, 2026
- Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.
- NB I-41 between WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue (exit 139) and County E/Ballard Road (exit 144) is scheduled to be CLOSED overnight Monday, July 27, from 11 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.‍
  - DETOUR: Take WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue east to County E/Ballard Road. Turn left and continue north to NB I-41.
  - The following ramp is also scheduled to close during the nightly I-41 closures:
    NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue will be CLOSED from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Buchanan Street over I-41 is scheduled to REOPEN to traffic Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Long-Term Closures
- NB I-41 on-ramp from WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue is closed through fall 2026.
- WIS 47/Richmond Street interchange with I-41 is closed through fall 2026.
- Buchanan Street over I-41 is closed through July 30, 2026.
- French Road over I-41 in Appleton is closed through late summer 2026.
- French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road in Wrightstown is closed through late fall 2026.
- East Frontage Road between Kerrigan Drive and County U is closed through early August 2026.

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

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.

Let's stay in touch

Submit a comment about the project

We welcome your feedback! Click the link below to share your comment.

Share Comment

Sign up to receive email updates

We deliver updates to your inbox! Click the link below to sign up for our distribution list.

Get Emails

Bryan Learst, P.E.
I-41 Construction Project Manager
(920) 492-7733
Bryan.Learst@dot.wi.gov
Eric Gwidt, P.E.
I-41 Corridor Project Supervisor
(920) 366-8896
Eric.Gwidt@dot.wi.gov
Melissa (Missy) Kok
I-41 Communications Manager
(920) 492-5743
Melissa2.Kok@dot.wi.gov
I-41 Project Field Office
(920) 492-7733
3600 Commerce Ct.
Appleton, WI 54911

Connecting Northeast Wisconsin

What’s happening NOW on I-41?