WisDOT: Construction work put on hold through Memorial Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Construction work on most major highway projects throughout the state will be suspended during the three-day Memorial Day weekend to help travelers reach their destination safely and efficiently, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).

Most construction in highway work zones will stop by noon on Friday, May 27th , and will not resume until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 31st. Peak travel times for the Memorial Day weekend are expected to be from noon until 8 p.m. on both Friday, May 27th, and Monday, May 30th.

Significant road construction projects that may affect highway travel during the Memorial Day weekend include the following:

For up-to-the-minute information on work zones and incidents that may affect highway travel, motorists can access the state’s 511 travel information system by downloading the free 511 Wisconsin mobile app or following @511WI on Twitter. Users can also access the system by dialing 511 on a phone or visiting 511wi.gov. To eliminate distractions while behind the wheel, drivers should use mobile communication devices only when their vehicle is completely stopped and off the traveled portion of the roadway.