Green Bay to Close Military Avenue for Rail Upgrades
The street will close to traffic between Western Avenue and Leo Street from November 2 to November 11, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The city of Green Bay will shut down a section of Military Avenue starting November 2, 2026, to accommodate necessary railroad crossing upgrades. The closure is expected to last through November 11, 2026.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project aims to improve the safety and functionality of the railroad crossing, requiring temporary road closures to complete the work. While traffic will be disrupted, the city has confirmed that access to local residences and businesses remains open during this time.
The closure affects the stretch of Military Avenue between Western Avenue and Leo Street for a total duration of 10 days. Access for local businesses and residents is maintained throughout the construction period.
The players
City of Green Bay
This local government entity is responsible for the maintenance and management of public infrastructure and city streets within the municipality.
The details
Drivers will need to navigate around the construction zone using the city-designated detour route, which utilizes West Mason Street, South Oneida Street, and Shawano Avenue. City officials have established these alternate paths to minimize traffic impact while the crossing improvements are performed.
Timeline
The road closure begins on November 2, 2026.
The road closure concludes on November 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
The project follows the established railroad crossing safety standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. These upgrades are part of a broader municipal effort to modernize local infrastructure and improve transit safety across the city.
Commuters should plan to use West Mason Street, South Oneida Street, and Shawano Avenue as alternate routes during the 10-day period. Customers and residents in the immediate vicinity of the closed stretch will still be able to access their destinations.
The takeaway
Drivers should build extra time into their commutes to account for the detour through surrounding streets. Residents and business patrons should monitor local traffic signage as crews perform the necessary rail upgrades.
Further reading
For more updates on local construction, visit the Openings & Closings section.
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