Construction

Construction Project Details

I-41 Mainline

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

Work will include expanding 23 miles of I-41 mainline to six travel lanes, constructing auxiliary lanes along I-41 between closely spaced interchanges, and constructing collector-distributor roads between Ballard Road and WIS 441. Four lanes of traffic will continue to remain open on the mainline during peak hours.

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WIS 96 Interchange

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

As part of the I-41 project, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reconstructing the WIS 96 interchange, beginning with the SB off-ramp. The reconstruction work includes adding auxiliary lanes between the WIS 96 and WIS 15 interchanges, constructing dual turn lanes on the SB off-ramp, and adding bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.

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WIS 15 Interchange

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be reconstructing the WIS 15 interchange as a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) to accommodate higher traffic volumes and increase safety. Additional bike and pedestrian accommodations, as well as crash investigation sites, will also be constructed.

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Project contact

Brett Vissers
I-41 Project Leader
(920) 366-4393
Brett.Vissers@klengineering.com

Ballard Road Interchange

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be reconstructing the Ballard Rd. interchange as a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). The new interchange will accommodate higher traffic volumes, increase safety and include additional bike and pedestrian accommodations. The project will also make improvements to a park and ride facility.

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Holland Road and
Vandenbroek Road Overpasses

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reconstructing the Holland Rd. and Vandenbroek Rd. overpasses to create a wider, safer roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians. The new structures relocate the bridge piers to allow the expansion of I-41 to accommodate rising traffic volumes.

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Project contact

Adam Janz
I-41 Project Leader
(262) 623-1121
Adam.Janz@wsp.com

County J Interchange

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reconstructing County J over I-41 along with the entrance and exit ramps, replacing pavement, constructing bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, and improving roundabouts to accommodate oversize/overweight vehicles as a part of the area improvements. The existing interchange configuration at County J remains the same as a diamond interchange with roundabouts.

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Wrightstown Post/Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility (SWEF)

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

Work will include constructing State Patrol’s new Northeast Region Headquarters in a two-story building, constructing a 400-foot communications tower and a 70-foot auxiliary tower.

SWEF

Schedule: fall 2024 to summer 2024

Rendering of the anticipated Wrightstown Post/Safety and Weight Enforcement Facility

Project contact

Ben DeBaker
I-41 Project Leader
(262) 844-7777
‍DeBakerB@ayresassociates.com

Southbridge Road Interchange

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

Work will include roadway realignment, embankment placement (early fills), and utility relocation which will be completed in 2024 and 2025 in preparation for the new interchange. The remaining work will be completed as a multi-phase project occurring through 2026.

Southbridge Road Interchange

Schedule: July 22, 2024 to fall 2026

Click on the map below to view roads that will remain open during construction.

Business Access Route Map, click for PDF.

Traffic Impacts

Short-term lane closures along I-41 can be expected at night as a result of this project. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained.

1. French/Southbridge roads through movement will be closed from Creamery Road to Innovation Court beginning August 5, 2024, and continue to be closed through 2026

Through traffic detour- County D/Freedom Rd., County D/Lost Dauphin Rd, and County F/Scheuring Rd.

2. Mid Valley Drive between Birchwood Road and Quarry Park Drive will be closed for 14 days to complete the realigned Mid Valley Drive

3. Construction of a new service interchange at I-41 and Southbridge Road will begin in fall 2025

Project contact

Jason Geurts
I-41 Project Leader
(920) 366-3816
‍‍Jason.Geurts@dot.wi.gov

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Completed Projects

I-41 Project | Outagamie and Brown Counties

Capitol Drive Overpass

completed fall 2024

Completed work includes reconstructing the Capitol Drive overpass to create a wider, safer roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians. The new structure also relocates the bridge piers to expand I-41 to accommodate rising traffic volumes.

County N Interchange

completed fall 2024

Completed work includes reconstructing the I-41 ramps and replacing pavement as a part of the area improvements. The existing interchange configuration at County N remains the same, with some modifications to turn lanes to accommodate additional traffic.

Rose Hill Road Overpass

completed fall 2024

Completed work includes reconstructing the Rose Hill Road overpass to create a wider, safer roadway for bicyclists and pedestrians. The new structure relocates the bridge piers to allow the expansion of I-41 to accommodate rising traffic volumes.