Town of Lima, Weekly: I-43 Resurfacing Impacts, Regional ICE Case
Road construction, regional public safety policy, and school developments are shaping the week for Town of Lima residents. Here is what to know heading into early April.
I-43 Resurfacing and Structure Work Underway
A major WisDOT project is now active along Interstate 43 from Wilson/Lima Road north to WIS 42 in Sheboygan County. The roughly 10-mile resurfacing and rehabilitation effort began earlier this month and is expected to continue through the 2026 construction season.
For Town of Lima residents who rely on the Wilson/Lima Road interchange, drivers should expect lane shifts, periodic ramp work, and reduced speeds through the corridor. The project includes pavement resurfacing and structure work, with most construction occurring during the 2026–2027 cycle.
Motorists are encouraged to plan extra travel time, especially during weekday commuting hours and as seasonal traffic increases this spring.
Regional ICE Case Draws Attention
A recent federal immigration case involving a Sheboygan Falls mother has renewed attention on how immigration enforcement intersects with local law enforcement in Sheboygan County. The woman was re-arrested by federal authorities earlier this month after a judge had halted her deportation.
While the case is centered in Sheboygan Falls, it has broader relevance for county residents, as the Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office has maintained a 287(g) agreement with federal immigration authorities for several years. Under that agreement, select trained jail staff may execute certain administrative warrants.
The situation continues to develop in federal court and has prompted community discussion across the county.
High School Conference Realignment Ahead
Area school athletics are also seeing changes. The WIAA Board of Control approved conference realignment plans this month that will expand the Glacier Trails Conference beginning with the 2027–28 school year.
Plymouth High School, which serves many Town of Lima families, competes in the Glacier Trails Conference. The approved expansion will bring Grafton into the conference, with football realignment beginning during the 2026–27 cycle.
While the shift is still more than a year away, families with student-athletes may want to keep an eye on updated schedules and rivalry changes as details are finalized.
Looking Ahead to Early April
With construction season ramping up and schools entering spring sports schedules, residents should monitor local government and district notices in the coming week for meeting agendas, road updates, and election information as Wisconsin approaches its April spring voting period.
Sources
https://projects.511wi.gov/i43sheb/wp-content/uploads/sites/1486/43news022326.pdf
https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/projects/6yr-hwy-impr/proj-info/statelisting.pdf
https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/03/ice-re-arrests-sheboygan-falls-mother-after-judge-halted-deportation-and-cleared-green-card-path/
https://whbl.com/2025/02/10/spd-isnt-working-with-i-c-e-but-sheriffs-office-cooperation-goes-back-nearly-5-years/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacier_Trails_Conference
