DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Monday's Packers vs. Chiefs matchup at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Monday, September 28 for the 7:30 p.m. Green Bay Packer/Kansas City Chiefs football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida St. north to Suamico in Brown County are under construction.

I-41, WIS 172 and I-43 could experience significant backups near the stadium, as could the I-41 interchanges at Oneida Street, WIS 172 and I-43. Barrier walls, orange barrels, and narrow lanes will affect travel.  Due to the I-41 Project construction, Ashland Avenue through De Pere and Ashwaubenon will also experience increased traffic congestion as additional motorists use this as an alternate route.

WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations and check WisDOT’s 511 website (www.511wi.gov) or call 511. Additionally, motorists are advised to remain alert and plan on exercising patience as they drive through the Green Bay area.

Commuter Traffic

Due to the game starting at 7:30 p.m. on a work day – Monday night – there will be increased traffic volume from commuter traffic in addition to game day traffic that WILL affect game day travel.

Here is a list of the major roads in northeast Wisconsin most Packer fans will be traveling as they head for Lambeau Field and the road conditions they should anticipate.

I-41 and WIS 172 Interchange

Motorists should expect heavy congestion and potential long delays at this interchange before the game and again following the game. Motorists should consider avoiding this interchange area and utilize alternate routes if possible.

I-41

Barrier walls, narrow lanes, short merge distances and orange barrels will be present at various locations.


    Washington County


      I-43 and I-43/I-41 interchange


        WIS 441/US 10 and Roland Kampo Bridge


          WIS 32/WIS 57/County X intersection


            US 141


              Freeway Service Teams

              Two freeway service teams will be working on game day in Brown County. One team will be on I-41 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and again from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and the other will be on WIS 172 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. These teams will assist motorists - free of charge - who are involved in minor crashes or are experiencing a breakdown. If necessary, the Freeway Service Team quickly relocates disabled vehicles from the highway’s travel lanes and/or shoulders to safe, pre-designated locations away from traffic.

              Services the team provides include:


                Please note if you are involved in a crash:

                The WisDOT’s Division of State Patrol advises you to immediately call 911 if you are involved in a crash.  If there are no injuries and the vehicles can be moved, report the other vehicle’s license plate numbers as you may then be advised to move off the main portion of the roadway to a crash investigation site or to a ramp out of traffic.  This will assist first responders in reaching you while helping to clear traffic delays during the critical travel times before and following the game.

                Additionally, if your vehicle becomes disabled in the I-41 work zone between De Pere and Suamico, notify authorities immediately, and WisDOT will send the Freeway Service Team vehicle to your location. Motorists can then contact their motor club or towing preference after WisDOT has relocated your vehicle to a more accessible and safe location.

                Travelers should allow extra time and can check online for real-time traffic information, including travel times, lane closures and incidents, at Wisconsin 511 online (www.511wi.gov) or by calling 511 on a phone.