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Road Construction Season Begins In Fond du Lac County
The City of Fond du Lac along with the WI Dept of Transportation and Fond du Lac County Highway Department have several reconstruction planned for 2022. Inevitably, some projects will affect traffic, requiring road restriction, closures, and detours. Schedules for these projects are subject to change.
Johnson Street Mall Intersections
Schedule: Construction Start April 4-June 2022 – Stage 1 Median
Description: The City has awarded the project to Vinton Construction. The project includes reconstruction of the median, turn lanes and install traffic signals at the west entrance to the mall.
Traffic Impacts: Johnson Street will remain open to two-way traffic; Stage 1 will reconstruct the median turn lanes at the east and west entrance. Stage 2 will reconstruct the west entrance to the mall and install signals
Pioneer Road from Johnson Street to Forest Avenue
Schedule: Construction Start April 4- October2022
Description: Fond du Lac County awarded this project to Mashuda Contractors. The reconstruction of Pioneer Rd includes curb and gutter, new storm sewer, water main, street lighting, multi-use trail, and installation of traffic signals on Pioneer Rd between KFC and Faros.
Traffic Impacts: Pioneer Rd will be open to local traffic onlyduring construction. Right-in/out access only from Johnson St to Pioneer Rd is required to construct the utilities and roadway. A signed detour for Pioneer Road will be CTH OOO (Scott St) to CTH VVV (Rolling Meadows) to CTH D (Military Rd)
City of Fond du Lac Concrete Rehabilitation
Schedule: Construction Start April 4-June 2022
Description: The City has awarded the project to Vinton Construction. The project includes various concrete pavement, storm inlet, and manhole rehabilitation work. Streets where repair work will occur:
- E Harbor View Dr from N Main St to Northgate St
- Mohawk Ave from E Harbor View Dr to Termini
- Garfield St from E Harbor View Dr to Northland Ave
- Northland Ave from Allen St to Garfield St
- W Arndt St from N Seymour St to N Hickory St
- N Seymour St from W Arndt St to STH 23
- N Seymour St from Thomas St to W Division St
- Forest Ave from W Pioneer Rd to S Seymour St
Traffic Impacts: The above street will have partial closures and lane restriction.
Military Road from Western Avenue to Superior Street
Schedule: Construction Start April 11-October 2022 – Stage 1 Military Road/Western Ave Intersection
Description: WisDOT awarded this project to Vinton Construction. The reconstruction of S Military Rd includes reconstruction of the street and utilities, addition of bike lane and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Military Road and 9th Street.
Traffic Impacts: Military Road will be closed to through traffic. Additionally during Stage 1, the intersection of Military Rd and Western Ave will be closed. Signed detours will be in place for motorists to follow.
2022 Annual Street & Utility Project
Schedule: Mid-April through October
Description: The City has awarded this project to Don E Parker Excavating. The project includes the reconstruction of the street and utilities. The street in the annual reconstruction project include:
- N Butler Street from Russell Street to Portage Street
- S Bell Street from Bragg Street to Forest Avenue
- Grove Street from Hillcrest Lane to Seymour Street
- 2nd Street from Vincent Street to DeNeveu Creek
- East Division Street Bridge over DeNevue Creek Water Bore
- Eighth Street Water Main Replacement
Traffic Impacts: These streets will be closed to through traffic.
Johnson Street and Pioneer Road Intersection
Schedule: Construction Start June 1 – Mid August 2022 – Stage 1 Median
Description: WisDOT awarded this project to Vinton Construction. The project includes reconstruction of the islands and traffic lanes including signals and multi-use path.
Traffic Impacts: The intersection of Johnson Street and Pioneer Road will remain open to two lanes in each direction on Johnson St, with lane restrictions. Right-in/out access only from Pioneer Road to Johnson Street is required to construct the intersection and limited full closure of Johnson Street and Pioneer north required for concrete pavement installation and signal construction.