Sheboygan Falls, Weekly News Brief (Sheboygan County Focus)

Sheboygan Falls,, WI – March 7, 2026 – Here is a focused look at the latest government, school and infrastructure updates affecting Sheboygan Falls residents this week.

Road Work & Transportation

I-43 Resurfacing Underway in Sheboygan County

A major Wisconsin Department of Transportation project is now underway on Interstate 43 in Sheboygan County. Work began March 2 on a 10.4-mile stretch between Wilson/Lima Road and WIS 42. The $21 million rehabilitation project includes milling and resurfacing pavement, maintenance on nine bridges, guardrail updates and replacement of aging sign structures.

Drivers traveling between Sheboygan Falls and Sheboygan, or commuting south toward Ozaukee and Milwaukee counties, should expect reduced lanes in both directions along with periodic ramp closures. The project is scheduled to continue through fall 2026. Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time and monitor traffic updates, especially during peak commuting hours.

Education & Schools

Sheboygan County Chamber Scholarships – Deadline March 13

High school seniors and college students connected to Sheboygan County Chamber member businesses have an upcoming opportunity to apply for financial assistance. The Chamber is offering four $1,000 scholarships for 2026 graduates or current Wisconsin college students.

Applicants must either be employed by a Chamber member business or have an immediate family member employed by one. Leadership, community involvement and completion of an essay are required components of the application.

The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026. Sheboygan Falls students with ties to Chamber-member employers are eligible and encouraged to review requirements promptly.

County Government & Public Services

County Infrastructure Investment Continues

State officials approved the I-43 contract in late February as part of ongoing investments in regional infrastructure. In addition to smoother pavement, the project includes structural bridge maintenance and updated safety features intended to extend the roadway’s service life and reduce long-term repair costs.

Because I-43 serves as a primary corridor for Sheboygan Falls residents traveling for work, school, medical appointments and commerce, the project is expected to have direct local impact throughout construction season.

What Residents Should Watch

Monitor WisDOT updates for lane reductions and ramp closures along I-43.
Students with Chamber connections should complete scholarship applications before the March 13 deadline.
Expect heavier construction traffic along major county corridors as spring infrastructure projects ramp up.

As construction season begins and scholarship deadlines approach, early planning can help families and commuters stay ahead of schedule changes and application cutoffs.

Sources

https://projects.511wi.gov/i43sheb/wp-content/uploads/sites/1486/43news022326.pdf
https://whbl.com/2026/03/02/i-43-reconstruction-in-sheboygan-county-begins-today/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sheboygan-chamber-offers-2026-student-101547910.html