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. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving though any work zone.
CTH VV (PIONEER RD) from Hickory Street to Rogersville Road
Schedule: April 2017 thru November 2017
Description of work: This is a joint project with the City of Fond du Lac and Fond du Lac County through the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This project will include the reconstruction of CTH VV (Pioneer Road) from west of Hickory Street to north of Rogersville Road. The project is converting a 4 lane rural roadway into a 4 lane urban roadway with raised median and turn lanes. The signalized intersection at Pioneer Road and Military Road will be converted to a roundabout. The main entrance/exit to Mercury Marine will also be changed from a stop sign controlled to a signalized intersection.
These changes will alleviate substandard intersection geometrics and improve safety. Both on road and off road bicycle accommodations along with pedestrian accommodations will also be added along the project. Overall, the pavement is in poor condition and will be replaced as part of the project with new concrete pavement. Additional lighting will be installed along with landscaping. Currently utilities have been relocating for start of the project.
The work consists of placing new sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, excavation, grading, stone base, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, asphalt pedestrian trail, traffic signals, lighting, pavement marking, signing, and landscaping.
Tentatively Start: April 10, 2017
Traffic impacts: When construction starts Pioneer Road from South Hickory Street to Rogersville Road will be closed to thru traffic. South Military Road from the IH 41 off ramps to Pioneer Road will also be closed to thru traffic. There will be a signed detour for Pioneer Road via STH 23 (Johnson Street) to IH 41 to Hickory Street. There will also be a signed detour for South Military Road via IH 41 to Hickory Street. Detour signage will be installed along IH 41 directing northbound Military Road traffic to the Hickory Street interchange, at which point traffic will follow the signed detour on Hickory Street. South Military Road between Pioneer Road and Rogersville Road/Oak Park Avenue will be closed for a period of two months which is tentatively scheduled to occur in September and October. At times access through the construction zone will be limited. Access through the construction site to Sullivan Drive and Rogersville Road may be limited at times but access to the businesses will be maintained through various routes. Motorist should use extreme cation and be aware of changing conditions.
Tentative schedule of operations: April 3rd to April 7th: Portable Changeable Message Boards will be placed on CTH VV (Pioneer Road) and Military Road to inform motorist of upcoming road that will be closed to thru traffic.
April 10th to April 14th: The contractor is scheduled to set up traffic control, detour route, place the initial erosion control, and start grubbing tree stumps.
April 17th to April 21st: The contractor will work on the construction of the crossover on Military Avenue south of CTH VV (Pioneer Road).
North Military Road from West Follett Street to West Scott Street
Schedule: May 2017 to September 2017
Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting.
April 3 to April 7: The tree removal contractor is working to remove terrace trees.
Traffic Impacts: No work this week. Tenth Street remains open to traffic.
Seventh Street from South Main Street to South Park Avenue
Schedule: May 2017 to September 2017
Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting.
April 3 to April 7: Crew for Alliant Energy are installing gas main and making service connections.
Traffic Impacts: Seventh Street remains open to traffic.
Fifth Street from South Marr Street to South Park Avenue
Schedule: May 2017 to September 2017
Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting.
April 3 to April 7: No work this week.
Traffic Impacts: Firth Street remains open to traffic.
Ellis Street from Fourth Street to Eight Street (North Leg)
Schedule: May 2017 to September 2017
Description: The project includes reconstruction of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, street, and lighting.
April 3 to April 7: No work this week.
Traffic Impacts: Ellis Street remains open to traffic.
