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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.
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.
July 28 to August 1: The concrete contractor continues placement between 1st Street and 2nd Street. The utility contractor will continue with water service and main installation between Court Street and Western Avenue.
Traffic Impacts: During water main replacement, traffic will be prohibited on Main Street between Western Ave/4th Street Avenue and Court Street. Additionally, eastbound traffic on 4th Street will be prohibited at Main Street. The remainder of 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 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.
2025 Mill & Overlay Program
Schedule: July 28 through Mid-September
Description: The project includes manhole adjustments, spot curb and gutter replacement, milling pavement, and overlay of asphalt.
Project Locations:
· N. Peters Avenue: From Division Street to the N. Berger Parkway Intersection
· Camelot Drive: From 250 Camelot Drive (Grande Cheese) to Highway 151
Traffic Impacts: Camelot Drive and Peters Ave will remain open to traffic; however motorists may experience delays during this project, but we will maintain local traffic and driveway access whenever possible.
Bridge Rehabilitation and Maintenance
Schedule: July 7 through fall of 2025
Description: The project includes bridge deck asphalt & polymer overlay, surface repair, riprap, sidewalk, approach paving and railing painting. Rehabilitation and Maint. work is planned for Scott Street, 4th Street and Divisions St. over DeNeveu Creek; Park Avenue over South Ditch and Baseball Island Bridge in Lakeside Park.
July 28 to August 1: The contractor completed the concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk to the bridge at Scott Street. Crews will prepare and install the waterproofing membrane on Scott Street and Baseball Island. The asphalt company is scheduled to pave the overlay and approaches by the end of the week. Access across these bridges will be limited to pedestrian foot traffic as crews are working and once the membrane is installed prior to asphalt paving.
Traffic Impacts: Scott Street will be closed from Taft Street to Wettstein Avenue for the month of July. A signed detour route will be in place, utilizing National Avenue north to Winnebago Drive to N. Park Ave for westbound Scott Street. Baseball Island will be closed through the month of July with partial access to Baseball Island for maintenance vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
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.
July 28 to August 1: Electrical contractor will install lights and electrical boxes early in the week. Grading contractor will be on site later in the week to rough grade terraces.
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.
July 28 to August 1: The utility contractor will continue sanitary, water lateral installation and start storm sewer main installation mid-week.
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.
July 28 to August 1: No Work anticipated.
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.
July 28 to August 1: No Work anticipated.
Traffic Impacts: Oaklawn Ave remains open to traffic.
E. Merrill Avenue – Cottage Avenue to DeNeveu Creek
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.
July 28 to August 1: No Work anticipated.
Traffic Impacts: Merrill Ave remains open to traffic.
E. Merrill Avenue – Elm Tree Lane to N. Kayser Street
Schedule: July through October
Description: The project includes water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, and restoration/landscaping.
July 28 to August 1: Grading contractor will continue with road excavation and base aggregate placement.
Traffic Impacts: E. Merrill Avenue will be closed to through traffic from DeNevue Creek to N. Kayser 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.
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.
July 28 to August 1: The contractor completed the pile driving for the east abutment and wings. Crews will form and pour the concrete footing on the east side and the abutment and wings on the west side of the bridge.
Traffic Impacts: Promen Drive Bridge will be closed to vehicle and pedestrians traffic within Lakeside Park.