U.S. 41 construction begins Monday in Marinette County

MARINETTE — The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region reminds motorists construction begins Monday on 2.7 miles of U.S. 41 from Flame Road in the Town of Peshtigo to West Cleveland Avenue in the City of Marinette. The $3.41 million project is expected to finish in early July this year.

Traffic impactsU.S. 41 will remain open during construction and reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.

• Temporary driveway closures will be necessary during parts of the construction process.

• The left turn lanes on U.S. 41 at County Road T will be closed periodically throughout the project for electrical and paving work.

Each year in Wisconsin, both highway workers and motorists are killed and injured in crashes that happen in highway construction zones. Motorists should slow down, be patient and pay attention to their surroundings in this and all work zones.

Improvements and BenefitsThis is a resurfacing-level project. Construction includes milling 3 inches and resurfacing 3 inches of the existing lanes and shoulders, concrete base patching, guardrail replacement, culvert replacement, inlet adjustment, curb and gutter replacement and pavement markings.

Crews will also conduct electrical loop placement in the pavement at the U.S. 41 and County Road T intersection. The project will reduce roadway roughness and provide a smoother driving surface for motorists.

The improvements will also extend the life of the existing pavement. Upgrades to curb ramps and guardrail will enhance safety. Culvert replacement and inlet adjustments will help mitigate potential water on the roadway and create a safer environment for motorists.

Northeast Asphalt, Inc. from Greenville, Wisconsin, is the prime contractor. During construction, traffic impacts and construction operations can be found on the Northeast Region Weekly Highway Construction Advisory at https://projects.511wi.gov/weeklyupdates-ne/ or on Wisconsin’s Northeast Region X: @WisDOTnortheast.

Work Zone SafetyFor more information regarding work zone rules for motorists, the law restricting hand-held devices and general work zone safety information, please see our work zone safety website at https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/education/workzone/.