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What’s happening NOW on I-41?

Traffic Alert! Expect heavy congestion at the NB WIS 441/County OO/Northland Ave exit during morning and evening peak hours. Delays likely!

Suggested Alternate Route for those taking the NB WIS 441 exit to County OO/Northland Ave: Continue on WIS 441 to NB I-41, then take the County N/Freedom Road exit for a smoother commute.

‍Check out the map for summer closures and open I-41 crossings. Thank you for your patience as we rebuild I-41 between Appleton and Green Bay!

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

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

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COUNTY J INTERCHANGE CLOSURES County J bridge Over I-41: CLOSED May 6 to late summer 2025. County J on- and off-ramps: CLOSED late June to late Summer 2025

The County J bridge over I-41 closed May 6, 2025. For more information on traffic impacts and detours visit the I-41 Construction page.

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UPCOMING CLOSURES: Ballard Road: 1. County E/Ballard Road bridge over I-41, closed as early as April 28, 2025 2. Southbound I-41 off-ramp, Northbound County E/Ballard Road between I-41 and Evergreen Drive, and the County E/Ballard Road Park and Ride, closed as early as April 28, 2025. 3. Southbound I-41 on-ramp, Southbound County E/Ballard Road between Eeergreen Drive and I-41, Northbound I-41 on- and off-ramps, and County E/Ballard Road between Capitol Drive and I-41, closed as early as mid-May 2025. 4. Capitol Drive between Commerce Court and County E/Ballard Road, close begins last summer 2025.

Ballard Road closures began at the end of April! For more information on the Ballard Road interchange closure and detour routes, visit the I-41 Construction page.

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WIS 15 Interchange Closures CURRENT: WIS 15 bridge over I-41 - CLOSED Southbound I-41 on-ramp - CLOSED Southbound I-41 off-ramp - right turns only. UPCOMING Northbound I-41 on-ramp - Closes night of April 16, 2025 Northbound I-41 off-ramp - Closure begins May 19, 2025.

Traffic changes underway at the I-41/WIS 15 interchange. Ramp closues are in effect as construction continues. Click here for details and detour information.

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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) is closed from March 3 through summer 2025. For more information visit the I-41 Construction Page.

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!

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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 May 16

    • Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.

    Week of May 12

    • NB I-41 between Wisconsin Avenue (exit 138) and Richmond Street (exit 142) will be CLOSED nightly Friday, May 16 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
      • DETOUR: Take WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue east to WIS 47/Richmond Street. Turn left and travel north to NB I-41.
      • The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the nightly I-41 closures:
        • NB I-41 on-ramp from Wisconsin Avenue CLOSED from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Week of May 19

    • NB I-41 off-ramp to County OO/Northland Avenue will be CLOSED Monday, May 19 at 6 a.m. through fall 2025.

    Long-term Closures

    • WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue over I-41 is closed through fall 2025.
    • NB and SB I-41 on-ramps from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue are closed through fall 2025.
    • SB I-41 off-ramp at WIS 15 will be PARTIALLY CLOSED (allowing right turns only).
    • Ballard Road over I-41 is closed through late fall 2025.
    • Ballard Road Interchange will be CLOSED through late summer 2025.
    • Vandenbroek Road over I-41 is closed through late summer 2025. 
    • County J over I-41 is closed through late summer 2025.  

    Updated on May 16

    Drivers will encounter various overnight reduced lanes on Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) I-41 in work zones.

    Week of May 12

    NB I-41 between Wisconsin Avenue (exit 138) and Richmond Street (exit 142) will be CLOSED nightly Friday, May 16 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    • DETOUR: Take WIS 96/Wisconsin Avenue east to WIS 47/Richmond Street. Turn left and travel north to NB I-41.
    • The following ramps are also scheduled to close during the nightly I-41 closures:
      • NB I-41 on-ramp from Wisconsin Avenue CLOSED from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    Week of May 19

    NB I-41 off-ramp to County OO/Northland Avenue will be CLOSED Monday, May 19 at 6 a.m. through fall 2025.

    Long-term Closures

    • WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue over I-41 is closed through fall 2025.
    • NB and SB I-41 on-ramps from WIS 15/County OO/Northland Avenue are closed through fall 2025.
    • SB I-41 off-ramp at WIS 15 will be PARTIALLY CLOSED (allowing right turns only).
    • Ballard Road over I-41 is closed through late fall 2025.
    • Ballard Road Interchange will be CLOSED through late summer 2025.
    • Vandenbroek Road over I-41 is closed through late summer 2025. 
    • County J over I-41 is closed through late summer 2025.  

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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.

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The I-41 Project Journey

Follow along as the project travels from design through completion.

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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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