Westgate Corridor Construction

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 6/23/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main was installed through N Grant Ave.
  • North Grant St water main tie in was completed.
  • Crews are hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.
  • Storm sewer work east of Pearl St was completed.
  • Gravel grading and removals was completed east of Pearl St ahead of concrete curb and gutter and sidewalk placement.
  • Concrete crews will begin to pour curb east of Pearl St late this week.
  • Tonight (Thursday) between 8PM and 6AM, the intersection of Arch St and W Court St will close to make the water main connection. It is anticipated to reopen before the morning commute.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 6/23/2025):

  • Water Main Intersection Closures. Please note that businesses and residences will still be accessible up to the either side of the intersection closures. Subject to change depending on weather:
    • Water main will be tied into South Orchard St Tuesday June 24 at 7am. In order to do this work, crews will shut down the intersection of W Court St and S Orchard St at 7am.
    • Water main will be tied into South Grant Ave Wednesday June 25 at 7am. In order to do this work, crews will shut down the intersection of W Court St and S Grant Ave at 7am.
    • Water main will be tied into South Willard Ave Thursday June 26 at 7am. In order to do this work, crews will shut down the intersection of W Court St and S Willard Ave at 7am.
  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Shutdowns in water service to individual properties will occur. The crew will be hanging door tags or knocking on doors to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.

Traffic Notices:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. As noted above, businesses and residences WILL BE ACCESSIBLE during closures up to the closed intersection.
    • The intersection of W Court St and Arch St will be closed between 8PM and 6AM the night of June 19th into the morning of June 20th. Please use an alternate route around the intersection.
    • The intersection of W Court St and S Orchard St will be closed at 7AM on Tuesday June 24th. Please use an alternate route around the intersection.
    • The intersection of W Court St and S Grant Ave will be closed at 7AM on Wednesday June 25th. Please use an alternate route around the intersection.
    • The intersection of W Court St and S Willard Ave will be closed at 7AM on Thursday June 26th. Please use an alternate route around the intersection.
  • Side streets that are currently gravel surface will be maintained as best as they can be while still prioritizing the work that needs to be done. Please drive through these areas slowly and with caution.

Current Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west. Periodic closures of intersections may required alternate routes for short periods of time.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.
  • Business wayfinding signs have been installed in coordination with the Janesville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. These signs help navigate traffic around the Five Points project starting at Pearl St.

Important Signage Information:

  • If you come upon a traffic control sign that says ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, means that the road is only open to people who live or have business along that road. Vehicles just driving through to get somewhere else will need to take an alternate route. See the image below of the ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC sign.
  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
 
 

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 6/23/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site this week continuing the installation of the new water main
  • Crew also working on new storm sewer installation. See attached photo.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will continue installation of the new water main next week.
  • Grading crew will be on site to excavate material and place new stone on the east side of the intersection.
  • Concrete pavement placement possible for late next week or early the week after on the east side of the intersection.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 6/16/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main was installed through Arch St. The tie into the south is scheduled for next week.
  • Crews are hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 6/16/2025):

  • Water main will be tied into the south side of Arch St. In order to do this work, crews will shut down the intersection of W Court St and Arch St between the hours of 8pm and 6am (night time work). This work is scheduled for Thursday June 19.
  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Shutdowns in water service to individual properties will occur. The crew will be hanging door tags or knocking on doors to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.
  • More storm sewer work to rehab or replace inlets will occur.
  • Removals and grading for concrete curb and sidewalk will occur.
  • Concrete crews will begin forming and pouring sidewalk and curb in various locations. They will also begin pavement repairs where the underlying pavement has failed.

Traffic Notices:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures.
    • The intersection of W Court St and Arch St will be closed between 8PM and 6AM the night of June 19th into the morning of June 20th for water main tie in work. Please use an alternate route around the intersection.
  • Side streets that are currently gravel surface will be maintained as best as they can be while still prioritizing the work that needs to be done. Please drive through these areas slowly and with caution.

Current Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west. Periodic closures of intersections may required alternate routes for short periods of time.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Important Signage Information:

  • If you come upon a traffic control sign that says ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, means that the road is only open to people who live or have business along that road. Vehicles just driving through to get somewhere else will need to take an alternate route. See the image below of the ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC sign.
  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
 
 

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.
  • Business wayfinding signs have been installed in coordination with the Janesville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. These signs help navigate traffic around the Five Points project starting at Pearl St.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 6/16/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site this week continuing the installation of the new water main, see attached photo.
  • Crew also working on water main jack and bore operation, completed this operation this week. See attached photo.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will continue installation of the new water main next week.
  • Crew will start the work on the bore and jacking of the new Storm Sewer under the railroad tracks.
  • Grading crew will be on site to excavate material and place new stone on the east side of the intersection.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

Important Signage Information:

  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
 
 

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 6/9/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Oakhill Ave intersection. They have paused main installation to catch up on services and tie ins.
    • At this point, they have tied in the new main at N Washington, N Terrace, N & S Pearl, N & S Chatham, N & S Palm, N & S Pine, N Walnut, and N Oakhill.
    • Services are being reconnected to the new water main up to N Oakhill Ave, so that the crew can continue installing the main beyond Arch St.
  • Crews are hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 6/9/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Shutdowns in water service to individual properties will occur. The crew will be hanging door tags or knocking on doors to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.
  • More storm sewer work to rehab or replace inlets will occur.
  • Removals and grading for concrete curb and sidewalk will occur.

Traffic Notices:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures.
  • Side streets that are currently gravel surface will be maintained as best as they can be while still prioritizing the work that needs to be done. Please drive through these areas slowly and with caution.

Current Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Important Signage Information:

  • If you come upon a traffic control sign that says ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, means that the road is only open to people who live or have business along that road. Vehicles just driving through to get somewhere else will need to take an alternate route. See the image below of the ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC sign.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.
  • Business wayfinding signs have been installed in coordination with the Janesville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. These signs help navigate traffic around the Five Points project starting at Pearl St.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 6/9/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site this week starting the installation of the new water main, see attached photo.
  • Crew also working on excavation of the bore pit for the upcoming water main jack and bore operation. See attached photo.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will continue installation of the new water main next week.
  • Crew will be working on the bore and jacking of the new water main under the railroad tracks.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 6/2/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Oakhill Ave intersection and will continue working up to Arch St. They have paused main installation to catch up on services and tie ins.
  • Crews are hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.
  • Storm sewer installation and rehabilitation work continued.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 6/2/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks. Once a pressure test is performed, they will drop back and start connecting properties to the new main. Another short shutdown in water service to individual properties will occur during this operation. The crew will be hanging door tags to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.

Traffic Notices:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures.
  • Side streets that are currently gravel surface will be maintained as best as they can be while still prioritizing the work that needs to be done. Please drive through these areas slowly and with caution.

Current Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 6/2/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site working on installing the new Storm sewer.
  • Crew also working on set-up of equipment for the upcoming water main jack and bore operation.

 Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will begin installation of the new watermain next week.
  • Crew will be working on the bore and jacking of the new water main under the railroad tracks.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 5/27/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Oakhill Ave intersection and will continue working up to Arch St.
  • Crews are hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 5/26/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks. Once a pressure test is performed, they will drop back and start connecting properties to the new main. Another short shutdown in water service to individual properties will occur during this operation. The crew will be hanging door tags to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.

Traffic Change Notice:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection.
  • The S Chatham St water main tie in will occur Thursday May 29. Starting at 7am, the intersection of S Chatham St and W Court St will be closed. Traffic will need to find an alternate route around the intersection.

 Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 5/27/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site working on installing the new Storm sewer.
  • Crew also dug the bore pits for the upcoming water main jack and bore operation.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will continue to install Storm Sewer next week.
  • Crew will be working on the bore and jacking of the new water main under the railroad tracks.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 5/19/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Oakhill Ave intersection and will continue working up to Arch St.
  • The N Oakhill Ave water main tie in will occur Friday May 16.
  • Crews will drop back to continue hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 5/19/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks. Once a pressure test is performed, they will drop back and start connecting properties to the new main. Another short shutdown in water service to individual properties will occur during this operation. The crew will be hanging door tags to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.

Traffic Change Notice:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures

Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 5/19/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crew on site working on installing the new Storm sewer.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crew will continue to install Storm Sewer this week.
  • Crew will dig the pits for the water main boring operation that will install new water main under the railroad tracks.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 5/12/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Pine St intersection and will continue working up to N Walnut St.
  • Water main crews have dropped back to begin hooking up individual properties to the new water main. Short interruptions to service will occur. The crews will be knocking on doors when water will be turned off.
  • Removal of existing curb east of Pearl St and grading is occurring.
  • Utility location for telecommunications work will continue.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 5/12/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks. Once a pressure test is performed, they will drop back and start connecting properties to the new main. Another short shutdown in water service to individual properties will occur during this operation. The crew will be hanging door tags to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.
  • Water main installation will occur across W Court St at Palm St beginning on Monday morning. Traffic will need to use an alternate route around the closed intersection. Property owners will still be able to access their driveways during this closure.

Traffic Change Notice:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures

Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 5/12/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • The Railroad has been on site this week working on replacing the crossing surface of the rails in the intersection
  • A crew finished up utility relocations to make way for the new storm sewer, water main, and pavement structure.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • A crew will be on site next week to begin installation of the new storm sewer.

 Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

 Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 05/05/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. The crew has installed 12-inch water main through the N Pine St intersection and will continue working up to N Walnut St.
  • Utility location for telecommunications work will continue.

 Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 5/5/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
    • Please note that there may be unplanned instances where water may need to be shut down in an emergency situation. If an unplanned shutdown is likely to last for a long period of time, the crews will be knocking on doors to notify residents and businesses.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks. Once a pressure test is performed, they will drop back and start connecting properties to the new main. Another short shutdown in water service to individual properties will occur during this operation. The crew will be hanging door tags to notify specific properties when they will be making the new connection.

 Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 4/28/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • A crew is on site working on utility relocations to make way for the new storm sewer, water main, and pavement structure.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Utility relocations will continue into next week.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

Important Signage Information:

  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
 
 
 

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 4/28/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Water main work is continuing moving west. N Palm St is closed today for water main work to get through the intersection. Once this work is completed, the intersection will reopen.
  • Utility location for telecommunications work will continue.
  • Concrete bases have been installed for new streetlights in the north terrace.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 4/28/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
  • Water main work will be the major operation for several weeks.
  • N Palm St water main connection is expected early next week.
  • S Pearl St water main connection is expected early next week. The Pearl St intersection will close for this operation.
  • S Chatham St water main connection is expected mid-week next week. The Chatham St intersection will close for this operation. Traffic should use an alternate route. Resident and business driveways will remain open.

Upcoming Traffic Change Notice:

  • Traffic will need to use alternate routes when water main work requires a closure of intersections. Typically, traffic can go around the block to bypass the closed intersection. See Upcoming Construction Operations above for upcoming intersection closures.

Traffic Information:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Important Signage Information:

  • If you come upon a traffic control sign that says ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC, means that the road is only open to people who live or have business along that road. Vehicles just driving through to get somewhere else will need to take an alternate route. See the image below of the ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC sign.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
 
 

 

Local Business Access:
  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 4/21/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • A crew is on site working on utility relocations to make way for the new storm sewer, water main, and pavement structure.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Utility relocations will last for a few weeks.

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 4/21/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Asphalt was placed in the patch areas for the storm sewer and sanitary sewer manholes.
  • Water main work has begun east of Pearl St. It is moving west from there. N Pearl St is closed today for water main work to get through the intersection and tie into the existing on the north side. Once this work is completed, the intersection will reopen.
  • Traffic is shifted into Stage 1. There will still be some traffic control being shifted around to facilitate access to driveways and parking lot accesses, but the traffic shift portion is completed.
  • Electrical conduit will be installed in the north terrace to facilitate new lighting.

Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 4/21/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
  • Saw cutting will continue.
  • Electrical work will be performed to facilitate the new lighting.

Traffic Updates:

  • Traffic is currently in the Stage 1 configuration. Please see the attached pdf of the general layout.
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 4/14/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • A crew is on site working on utility relocations to make way for the new storm sewer, water main, and pavement structure.

 Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Utility relocations will last for a few weeks.

 Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 4/14/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Sawing pavement, sidewalks, and curb is continuing along W Court St and on the side streets.
  • Storm sewer and sanitary sewer repairs will continue in the closed middle lanes. Most of these structures are in the middle of intersections. Please be cautious while navigating around the construction zone. Intersections where work is being performed will be temporarily closed.
  • Asphaltic surface will be placed in the patches after the storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and loop detector work has been completed.
  • Loop detector conduit that will control the traffic signals are being installed at Crosby and Arch.
  • Prep work for the traffic shift will begin later this week. Double yellow lines and flexible tubular marks will be installed. If this work gets finished in a short period of time, traffic will be shifted into the stage 1 configuration. See the attached pdf.

 Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 4/14/2025):

  • Water main installation will continue on W Court St working toward the west. Temporary shutdowns of water services will occur as the crews moves through intersections. Be on the lookout for door tags notifying of water service interruptions.
  • Saw cutting will continue.
  • If the traffic shift does not occur on Friday April 11, it will occur Monday April 14.

 Traffic Updates:

  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members. They will make accommodations as quickly as possible.

Upcoming Traffic Pattern Change:

  • Traffic will be shifted into stage 1 as early as Friday April 11. It will remain in this configuration for several months while water main work can be completed.

Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses may have changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns and how best to access their business.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 4/7/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Crews finished removals of the old pavement and sidewalk.
  • A crew is on site working on utility relocations to make way for the new storm sewer, water main, and pavement structure.

 Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Utility relocations will last for a few weeks.

 Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 is in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

 Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

Important Signage Information:

  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
   

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 4/7/2025
Current Construction Operations:
  • Temporary traffic signals are being installed at the Crosby Street intersection. They will be fully operational by the end of the week.
  • Pavement sawing has started so crews can make repairs to the storm sewer and sanitary sewer structures. It is also being sawed for the new water main installation work.
  • Inlet protections are being installed.
  • Existing signs are being removed.
  • Storm sewer and sanitary sewer repairs will begin Friday in the closed middle lanes. Most of these structures are in the middle of intersections. Please be cautious while navigating around the construction zone. Intersections where work is being performed will be temporary closed.
Upcoming Construction Operations:
  • Storm and sanitary sewer structure repairs will continue in the intersections.
  • Water main installation will begin at Washington St working toward the west.
  • Asphalt crews will come in to fill in the patches where the storm and sanitary sewer work took place.
  • Saw cutting will continue.
  • If all goes will and the weather cooperates, traffic will be shifted into the stage 1 configuration where the westbound lanes will be closed for water main work. Traffic will remain in the eastbound lanes, one lane in each direction.
Traffic Updates:
  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day.
Important Signage Information:
  • Please see the images below of signs that may cause confusion to vehicular traffic. If you see an orange sign that has the word “DETOUR” with an arrow and a picture of a person walking or a bicycle, these are for pedestrians only. They are meant to detour pedestrian traffic using the sidewalks around the construction zone when curb ramps and sidewalks are not traversable. They are not meant to detour vehicular traffic.
   

 

Upcoming Traffic Pattern Change:

  • Traffic will be shifted into stage 1 as early as Friday April 11. It will remain in this configuration for several months while water main work can be completed. Driveways and parking lot entrances will remain accessible unless work is occurring directly in front of the entrance. Please be patient with crews performing the work. If your access is blocked and you need immediate access, please speak to one of the crew members.

 Local Business Access:
  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 3/31/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • The intersection was fully closed on Monday morning, and crews began removals
  • Existing traffic signal poles were removed.
  • Erosion control inlet protection was placed
  • Temporary Pedestrian barricades and detour accommodations were installed.
  • Asphalt was milled off and the concrete underneath was broken up for removal. (See Photos)
  • Crew working on removing the old concrete pavement. (See Photo)

 Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crews will continue removal of the concrete pavement, curb and sidewalks.
  • Utility relocations will begin and last for a few weeks.

 Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 will be in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  The intersection is fully closed to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

 Local Business Access:

  • As a general note, all businesses near the intersection, or in the area surrounding the intersection are still open and greatly appreciate your business. Especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Be sure to contact the businesses ahead of time to find the best route there.

West Court Street (Waveland Road to Washington Street)

Construction Update - Week of 3/31/2025

 Current Construction Operations:

  • Prewarning digital message boards are out advising traffic of upcoming lane closures to start next week.
  • The section between Pearl St and Five Points has been closed in order to begin marking the saw cuts for next week.

 Upcoming Construction Operations (Week of 3/31/2025):

  • Beginning Monday morning, March 31, crews will place traffic control to reduce traffic to one lane in each direction. Crosby Street will have the outside lanes closed so electrical crews can install the temporary traffic signals. As vehicles travel east toward Five Points, the closure will shift to inside lane closures for storm sewer crews to repair manhole structures in the center of the roadway.
  • Existing road signs will be removed.
  • Erosion control measures will be installed to protect the storm sewer system.
  • Existing traffic signal equipment will be removed from Crosby, Arch, and Pearl St.

 Traffic Updates:

  • There will be one lane in each direction of West Court Street available throughout the duration of the project from Pearl Street to the west.
  • East of Pearl Street to Five Points will remain closed until the Five Points project is completed.
  • Side streets and driveways will remain open unless work operations are occurring directly in front of a driveway or side street. Property owners will be notified prior to closing access to their driveways. Most of these closures will be very short duration closures, typically less than a day.

 Local Business Access:

  • As a general reminder, all businesses along the corridor, or adjacent to the corridor are still open and greatly appreciate your business, especially during construction when the route to the businesses has changed.
  • Business owners are encouraged to use these updates to inform their customers about changes to the traffic patterns.

US 51, Center/Court/Milwaukee/Centerway (Five Points)

Construction Update - Week of 3/24/2025

Current Construction Operations:

  • Traffic Control is being staged in preparation for the full closure of the Five Points intersection on Monday March 24th, 2025
  • The closure on Monday is anticipated to be in place prior to the morning commute.

Upcoming Construction Operations:

  • Crews will work on installing the erosion control inlet protections.
  • Temporary Pedestrian barricades and accommodations will be installed.
  • Sawing of the concrete or asphalt at the match locations will occur.
  • Crews will be working on removals including the existing traffic signals, pavement, curb, and sidewalk. 

Traffic Updates:

  • Southbound US 51 traffic is detoured to US 14 by the Lions Quick Mart to IH 39/90 to WIS 11 back to US 51 by the Kwik Trip.
  • Northbound US 51 traffic is detoured to WIS 11 by the Kwik Trip to IH 39/90 to US 14 back to US 51 by the Lions Quick Mart.
  • See US 51 Detour Attachment.
  • Stage 1 will be in effect, see attachment for visual of the closure extents.  This will fully close the intersection to all traffic, please plan accordingly.

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.