Work to resume on WIS 50 rehabilitation project in Kenosha County

Release date: March 20, 2024

Beginning March 28, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will resume construction work along WIS 50 in the town of Wheatland, from County W to the Wisconsin Central Railroad bridge in Kenosha County.

What to expect:

  • WIS 50 will remain open to traffic within the project limits with one lane of travel in each direction.
  • Traffic will be staged during construction.
  • Access to local businesses and property owners will be maintained.

Improvements include:

  • Raise approximately 0.25 miles of roadway by 2.5 feet.
  • Deck repair and girder painting of bridges over Wisconsin Central Railroad.
  • Riverbank stabilization of Fox River bridges.

A.W. Oakes & Son, Inc. is the prime contractor for the $4 million project. Construction is scheduled for completion by fall 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage here: https://projects.511wi.gov/50wheatland/

For more information, contact:

Chris Verhyen
WisDOT Southeast Region Communications Manager
(262) 548-8757, Chris.Verhyen@dot.wi.gov