Release date: March 18, 2024
Beginning March 25, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will resume work along WIS 20 in Walworth and Racine Counties, from the Village of East Troy to the Village of Waterford. Work will be done in two stages this construction season.
What to Expect
Stage 1: Completed in 2023.
Stage 2: Late March – late June
- Reconstruction of eastbound lanes from stage 1 limits to County L.
- Mill and overlay pavement on WIS 83 (eastern end of project limits).
- Rebuild south leg of WIS 20/County ES intersection with 21-day closure.
- I-43 southbound entrance ramp and I-43 northbound exit ramps to be closed.
Stage 3: Late June – late fall 2024
- Reconstruction of westbound lanes from County L to stage 1 limits.
- Rebuild north leg of WIS 20/County ES intersection with 21-day closure.
- Rebuild WIS 20/County L intersection with 14-day closure.
- Mill and overlay pavement from County L to WIS 83 in Waterford.
- Road will remain open to local traffic.
- Access to residences and businesses will be maintained.
- Full closure near Racine/Walworth County line for retaining wall and shoulder widening construction.
- I-43 southbound exit ramp and I-43 northbound entrance ramp to be closed.
Payne & Dolan is the prime contractor for the $12.9 million contract. Construction is scheduled for completion in 2025. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Visit the project webpage here:
https://projects.511wi.gov/20wal/
For more information, contact:
Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications Manager
(262) 548-8757
Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov