Closure


With warmer weather ahead, work along I-41 is picking up speed. Crews are active throughout the corridor as the 2026 construction season gets underway. Please see below for the latest updates and what travelers can expect.

What's next on the I-41 Project:

County U Interchange
• Southbound I-41 on-and off-ramps have reopened to traffic
• County U, south of East Frontage Road/French Road, and East Frontage Road, between Kerrigan Drive and County DDD will close on Tuesday, April 14 through mid-summer
• County U between the southbound and northbound ramps will have overnight full closures for bridge demolition and construction activities
o The closures are intermittent and expected to last about two weeks beginning on April 13 (weather permitting)
I-41/WIS 441 System Interchange
• Northbound WIS 441 ramp to northbound I-41 will close on Wednesday, April 15 for 2 weeks
WIS 47/Richmond Street Interchange
• WIS 47/Richmond Street bridge over I-41 will close to traffic Tuesday, May 19 through fall 2026
• I-41 on- and off-ramps at WIS 47/Richmond Street are scheduled to close this summer through fall 2026
Note: Scheduled dates are tentative and may be adjusted to accommodate weather and construction needs. We'll share updates as they become available.

With construction activity and seasonal travel picking up, is a great time to plan ahead. Visit our project website for the latest traffic impacts and project updates to help you avoid delays.
As always, your continued patience and attention to safety are greatly appreciated as we work to improve the I-41 corridor between Appleton and De Pere.

Thank you,
The I-41 Project Team


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