KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ) – For those commuting throughout Outagamie County it’s recommended to leave a few minutes earlier for the next 90 days, as the Kaukauna urban reconstruction project has entered its third and final phase:
The I-41/WIS 55 interchange was closed Monday, which DOT spokesperson Mark Kantola says will eventually bring motorists some big benefits
“This project started back in March and it is reconstructing one mile of Hwy 55 from a rural section to an urban section, meaning we are expanding the roadway and redoing all the interchanges.”
Kantola says the introduction of round-a-bouts will be vital.
“Those round-a-bouts will be able to move the traffic much more efficiently than the old stop controlled intersection.”
For now, motorists in the area are advised to follow placed detour signs and leave themselves extra time.
Kantola says motorists should be aware of the road closings accompanying this plan.
“We are going to have the northbound and southbound Hwy 55 and Hwy 41 ramp shut down.”
Kantola says motorists will have plenty of options.
“We will have detour signs up that will direct you to the County J interchange with I-41 that is just north of the 55-41 interchange.
These road closures will continue for the next 90 days.
