WisDOT/511: July 27–31 I-43 resurfacing and WIS 28 bridge work bring nightly closures in Sheboygan County
Sheboygan County, WI — Monday, July 27, 2026
Sheboygan County commuters planning evening drives Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31 should expect overnight slowdowns as WisDOT/511 schedules continued work on the I-43 resurfacing project and the WIS 28 resurfacing/bridge replacement project. The WisDOT/511 Northeast weekly construction update notes that all project information is weather-dependent and subject to change.
I-43 work continuing July 27–31 (WIS 28 to County V, plus ongoing interchange work)
WisDOT/511’s weekly update says crews will continue structure rehabilitation on northbound and southbound I-43 from WIS 28 to County V during July 27–31. The update also lists continued right-of-way fence removal and installation along southbound I-43 from WIS 23 to County V, continued milling and paving operations from WIS 42 to WIS 28, and continued work on sign structures along eastbound WIS 23 from County Y to Taylor Drive.
I-43 nightly lane-closure windows (for the July 27–31 commute week)
WisDOT/511 says I-43 nightly lane closures run Sunday nights through Friday nights, with these scheduled windows:
- Southbound I-43 (between WIS 42 and WIS 28)
- Sundays: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday morning
- Monday through Friday: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound I-43 (between WIS 28 and WIS 42)
- Sunday through Thursday: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Fridays: 7 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday morning
WisDOT/511 also notes northbound and southbound I-43 and WIS 23 interchange ramps will close nightly, with ramp closures scheduled Sunday through Friday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday (follow traffic-control signage for the exact overnight routing instructions in the work zone).
WIS 28 closure: between WIS 57 and County N (detour via WIS 57 and County U)
For the same July 27–31 period, WisDOT/511 lists a WIS 28 closure between WIS 57 and County N. The posted detour concept for drivers routes them via WIS 57 and County U. WisDOT/511 also says bridge work continues during this phase, including construction of bridge abutments and concrete pours, with bridge girder installation expected toward the end of the week.
What drivers and families should do next
- Leave extra time for evening commutes when lane closures begin in the evening hours.
- Follow posted detours and traffic-control signage in the I-43/WIS 23 interchange area and where WIS 28 is closed.
- Check WisDOT/511 before heading out, since WisDOT/511 emphasizes the weekly schedule is weather-dependent and subject to change.
