Governor Evers approves I-43 Rock Freeway resurfacing project in Walworth and Waukesha Counties

Release date: April 29, 2024

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $2.99 million resurfacing project along segments of the I-43 Rock Freeway, between US 12 in the city of Elkhorn and WIS 83 in the city of Mukwonago. Payne and Dolan is the prime contractor for the project. Construction is scheduled to begin May 6.

Improvements include:

Removing 2.5 inches of existing asphalt pavement along segments of I-43 and replace it with new asphalt pavement.

Update signing and pavement markings.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Traffic will be maintained in both directions of I-43 during construction.​
  • Work will be done in two stages:
    • Stage 1A: I-43 inside lanes will be closed.
    • Stage 1B: I-43 outside lanes will be closed.

Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.

Work is scheduled for completion in late summer 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/12rock/

For more information, contact:

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