Resurfacing of Lakeshore Drive (Highway 45) set to start Monday, August 26

A $3.5 million road construction project has been approved to improve the 7.4 miles of Highway 45 from Scott Street in the City of Fond du Lac to the North County Line in the town of Friendship, Fond du Lac County. Construction is set to begin Monday, August 26.

Highway 45 will remain open during work. The project is expected to finish in early November 2024.

Northeast Asphalt, Inc. from Greenville, Wisconsin is the Prime Contractor.

Project improvements

This is a resurfacing-level improvement which includes milling existing pavement and overlaying asphaltic pavement, and beamguard grading/replacement. Improvements also include three new cross culverts under US 45 in the project limits.

Traffic impacts

US 45 will remain open during construction using single-lane closures and flagging operations.

Project benefits

The project will reduce roadway roughness and provide a smoother driving surface for motorists. The improvements will also extend the life of the existing pavement and decrease future maintenance costs. Culvert work will help mitigate the potential of water on the roadway.

More information

• During construction, this project’s construction operations and traffic impacts will be featured weekly on the Northeast Region Weekly Highway Construction Advisory at  https://projects.511wi.gov/weeklyupdates-ne/
• Wisconsin’s Northeast Region Twitter @WisDOTnortheast.