Next stage of I-41 rehabilitation project to begin; long-term lane and ramp closures

Release date: April 7, 2025

Beginning the week of April 14, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will start the next stage of construction on the I-41 rehabilitation project between Burleigh Street and Silver Spring Drive in Milwaukee County. As part of the next stage of work, long-term lane and ramp closures will also begin.

What to expect

Long-term lane closures along I-41 within the project limits

  • Traffic will be reduced from three (3) lanes to two (2) lanes in each direction during the daytime hours.
  • Traffic may be reduced to one (1) lane in each direction only during overnight hours.
  • Long-term lane closures expected until late 2025.

North Avenue on-ramp to northbound I-41 to close long-term

  • North Avenue on-ramp expected to remain closed until late summer 2025.
  • Additional short-term ramp closures will be required throughout the project.

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/41rehab/

For more information, contact:

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