OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ) – Traffic will be altered on one of Oshkosh’s busiest roads all this week.
The city is rehabilitating the sanitary sewer manholes on Main Street from West Packer Avenue to Fernau Avenue.
Public Works Director James Rabe says the goal is to “reduce the amount of clear water or storm water that can enter the sanitary sewer system, which can overload the sanitary sewer system, which may result in backups.”
As a result, signs will be posted to navigate drivers through the detours, which are scheduled to be in place through this Friday.
Northbound traffic on North Main Street should head west on Packer Avenue, continue north on Jackson Street until the intersection of West Snell Road, and head east on West Snell back to North Main.
Southbound traffic on North Main Street should head north to West Snell Road, continue west on West Snell towards Jackson Street, head south on Jackson Street until the intersection with West Packer Avenue, and head east back to Main Street.
Rabe notes people will still have access to all area businesses.
He says this week’s work is part of a larger project, most of which does not require detours.
“This part of Main Street, in order to get the work done, we couldn’t effectively complete the work while maintaining traffic.”
Rabe urges drivers to remember standard practices for traveling through construction areas.
“Be cautious when approaching road construction and keep in mind: when the signs say ‘road closed,’ that does mean the road’s closed. If you can’t get to where you’re going, you might have to give yourself a little more time to get around.”
