I-41 News

09/16/2026

🚧 Upcoming Ramp Closure – Scheuring Road 🚧

The southbound I-41 on-ramp from Scheuring Road (County F) will close for 30 days starting Monday, September 21. Crews will be working on an auxiliary lane to the new Southbridge Road interchange in Brown County, which will open later this fall.

Find the latest traffic impacts in the area at: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/construction -interchange

09/08/2026

🚧 Major improvements are coming to I-41 between Appleton and De Pere. The $1.2 billion expansion project will widen 23 miles of interstate from four lanes to six while rebuilding interchanges, bridges, and overpasses along the corridor.

See how WisDOT is leading one of Wisconsin's most ambitious transportation projects in this recent Western Builder article. 👇

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Interstate 41 between Appleton and De Pere, Wisconsin, is recognized as a major throughway. A 23-mile expansion of the interstate is earning additional recognition as one of the most ambitious transportation undertakings in a generation, with an estimated price tag of $1.2 billion.

09/04/2026

🚧 Progress Update – Southbridge Road Interchange 🚧

The new Southbridge Road interchange in Brown County is taking shape. Southbridge Road between Lawrence Drive and Innovation Court is now open to traffic!

See the construction schedule and upcoming improvements: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/construction -interchange

08/31/2026

🚧 Open to Traffic – French Road Overpass 🚧

The French Road bridge over I-41 in Appleton is now open to traffic! Crews reconstructed the overpass this year to create a wider, safer roadway for all users.

Drivers can expect overnight full freeway and ramp closures this week. Please check out the latest traffic impacts: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/

08/31/2026

🚧 Now Closed – West Frontage Road 🚧

West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U near Wrightstown is now closed through fall 2026.

Crews are making progress in the area on the reconstruction of the County U interchange. French Road between County DDD and Apple Creek Road also remains closed through the fall.

Find the latest traffic impacts along the project corridor at any time: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/

08/28/2026

🚧 Open to Traffic – East Frontage Road🚧

East Frontage Road between Kerrigan Drive and County U is now open to traffic!

Crews continue to make progress on the County U interchange reconstruction near Wrightstown. French Road remains closed, while West Frontage Road between Wrightstown Road and County U is scheduled to close August 31.

See the traffic impacts in the area: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/construction -u-interchange

08/25/2026

🚧 Noise Barrier Progress 🚧

Crews are working on the newest noise barrier along northbound I-41 between Capitol Drive and Lynndale Drive in Appleton. This is one of nine new noise barriers being installed as part of the I-41 Project.

See where all the new noise barriers are being built along the corridor: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/noise

08/12/2026

🚧 Paving the Way 🚧

Check out some recent photos of crews installing fresh pavement along the I-41 mainline near County JJ and along County U and the East Frontage Road near Wrightstown! Overnight work also continues along the project corridor.

Drivers can expect full freeway closures on NB I-41 between WIS 96/Wis Ave and Ballard Road (exit 144) on Wednesday, August 12, and Thursday, August 13, from 10:30 pm to 4:30 am.

For the latest project information and traffic impacts, please visit: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/

08/04/2026

🚧 OVERNIGHT FREEWAY CLOSURES - Tuesday, August 4🚧

Due to emergency repairs, SB I-41 between County S and County U will be closed tonight, Tuesday, August 4 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in Brown County. Crews are repairing a temporary drainage structure in the work zone.

Please visit the project website for the most up-to-date traffic impacts, ramp closings, and project information: https://i41project.wisconsindot.gov/