Work to reconstruct US 41/Main Avenue interchange underway

March 9, 2012

Brown County project expands 3.5 miles of highway from Orange Lane to Glory Road

(Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region is announcing work began Monday, March 5 in Brown County on a $57 million project that reconstructs the US 41/Main Avenue interchange and expands US 41 to six lanes of traffic between Orange Lane and Glory Road. The project requires the full closure of the Main Avenue interchange for 60 days between August 2012 and November 2012. All work should be completed by June 21, 2013.

The contractor for the project is Michaels Corporation, Brownsville, Wisconsin.

The Main Avenue interchange project incorporates multiple features to enhance safety and traffic flow. Improvements consist of the reconstruction of the Main Avenue interchange and installation of two roundabouts on Main Avenue at the US 41 ramp terminals; reconstruction of Main Avenue from Ashwaubenon Creek to just west of Lawrence Drive; installation of bicycle and pedestrian accommodations; and reconstruction of the park and ride lot on Lawrence Drive.

While preliminary work on the project is underway, motorists should expect significant traffic impacts the week of March 12:

• Overnight lane closures on US 41 from Orange Lane to Glory Road for placement of concrete barrier and shifting of traffic to outer existing lanes and temporary pavement
• US 41 lane widths restricted to 11 feet and speed limits reduced from 65 mph to 55 mph
• Long-term closure of the southbound US 41 on-ramp on Main Avenue beginning Wednesday, March 14

During construction on US 41, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions except during off-peak hours. Work on US 41 starts with the expansion of the inside lanes and bridges, while traffic is shifted to the outer existing lanes and temporary pavement. Once the interior construction is complete, traffic will be switched to the new inside lanes while the outer lanes are being rebuilt.

Starting March 26, until the complete closure of the Main Avenue interchange in August 2012, Main Avenue under US 41 will be restricted to one lane in each direction. Once the interchange closes for 60 days, all ramps and Main Avenue from Ashwaubenon Creek to Lawrence Drive will be shut to traffic. Access from Mid Valley Drive to Main Avenue is closed during this time. Access from Lawrence Drive to Main Avenue will remain throughout construction.

Motorists should remain alert and use caution when driving through this or any work zone.

All lane restrictions, road openings and work operations are weather-dependent and subject to change.

For more information, contact:
Communications Manager Kris Schuller, US 41 Project
(920) 492-4109, kris.schuller@dot.wi.gov