DOT issues travel advisory ahead of Sunday's Packers vs. Rams matchup at Lambeau

GREEN BAY -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northeast Region Office is reminding motorists heading to Lambeau Field on Sunday, October 11th for the Green Bay Packers/St. Louis Rams football game that I-41 and adjacent roadways from Oneida St. north to Lineville Road 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.  

The heaviest congestion is expected between 9 a.m. and noon and again after the game.

 WisDOT strongly recommends motorists allow themselves additional time to reach their destinations and check 511 Wisconsin 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.

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

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

WIS 441/US 10 and Roland Kampo Bridge

US 141

Freeway Service Team

Two freeway service teams will be working on game day in Brown County. One team will be on I-41 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the other will be on WIS 172 from 8 a.m. to noon and again from 3 p.m. and 6 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 scrimmage.

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 511 Wisconsin online (www.511wi.gov) or by calling 511 on a phone.