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City of Fond du Lac – Weekly Construction Update
The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. The Weekly Construction Updates and Construction Map are posted on the City’s Website at www.fdl.wi.gov.
All anticipated construction activities are weather dependent.
Promen Drive Bridge Replacement
Schedule: June 16 through fall of 2025
Description: In partnership with the WI Department of Transportation the project includes replacing the existing bridge structure and approaches.
June 30 to July 3: The contractor will install sheeting on the west and east sides of the bridge project.
Traffic Impacts: Promen Drive Bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrians traffic within Lakeside Park.
Main Street/Court Street – Merrill Avenue to Sixth Street
Schedule: April 7 through August 29
Description: The project includes fiber, private lead replacement, repairs to curb, gutter, crosswalks/ramps, utility structures, water main replacement between Court St & Western Ave and milling and overlaying asphalt surface.
June 30 to July 3: Phase 1 of the Main Street Project is complete. The excavation contractor will saw cut and install erosion control mid-week in Phase 2. Excavation in Phase 2 will begin the week of July 7th.
Traffic Impacts: Main Street will remain open to traffic and customers throughout the project with the exception of street resurfacing. Access to businesses in the downtown throughout the project will be maintained, although there may be minor disruptions. On-street parking will have limitations throughout the project; however side street parking and city lots will remain available to visitors of the downtown.
N. Butler Street – Division Street to Russell Street
Schedule: April through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: The concrete contractor will begin pouring concrete for sidewalks and driveway aprons.
Traffic Impacts: N Butler Street will be closed to through traffic from Division Street to Russell Street. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.
Poplar Street – Hickory Street to Military Road
Schedule: June through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: The electrical contractor will install conduit for street lighting.
Traffic Impacts: Poplar Street will be closed to through traffic from Hickory Street to Military Road. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.
Algoma Street – E. Division Street to E. Merrill Avenue
Schedule: June through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: The utility contractor will begin sanitary main installation.
Traffic Impacts: Algoma Street will be closed to through traffic from E. Division Street to E. Merrill Avenue. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.
Cottage Avenue – E. Division Street to Maple Avenue
Schedule: April through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: Alliant Energy’s contractor continues work on gas main/lateral replacements.
Traffic Impacts: Cottage Ave remains open to traffic.
Oaklawn Avenue – E. Division Street to E. Merrill Avenue
Schedule: April through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: Alliant Energy’s contractor continues work on gas main/lateral replacements.
Traffic Impacts: Oaklawn Ave remains open to traffic.
E. Merrill Avenue – Cottage Avenue to Oaklawn Avenue
Schedule: April through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting and restoration/landscaping.
June 30 to July 3: Alliant Energy’s contractor continues work on gas main/lateral replacements.
Traffic Impacts: Merrill Ave remains open to traffic.