I-43 Ramps to Close Nightly for Concrete Repairs
WisDOT crews will close I-43 ramps overnight near Green Bay as part of a two-year highway project.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Construction
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Nightly closures of I-43 ramps at Atkinson Drive, Webster Avenue, and WIS 54/57 begin Monday, November 9, as crews perform concrete pavement patching. Closures are scheduled to end Friday night, November 13, but could extend into the week of November 16 depending on weather and progress.
Why it matters
The patching extends the life of existing pavement, removes deteriorated sections, and reduces roughness to improve ride quality for drivers in the Green Bay area. Work proceeds one interchange at a time, so motorists should expect rolling disruptions along the corridor.
The I-43 project is a two-year effort, with overnight work windows typically running 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Final closure duration remains uncertain and depends on weather and progress.
The players
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
The state agency responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Wisconsin's highway network, including I-43 in Brown County.
The details
Crews are patching concrete along I-43 connections, starting at the Atkinson Drive interchange, then moving to the Webster Avenue ramps and the WIS 54/57 junction. Only one interchange is worked at a time to limit traffic disruption.
Timeline
Monday, November 9: Nightly I-43 ramp closures begin.
Friday night, November 13: Scheduled nightly closures end.
Week of November 16: Closures could extend into this week.
Construction Context
The I-43 work reflects Wisconsin DOT's use of targeted concrete patching to extend the life of existing pavement rather than fully rebuilding the roadway. Phased, one-interchange-at-a-time overnight closures are the mechanism used to keep this corridor open during the two-year project.
Drivers using the I-43 ramps at Atkinson Drive, Webster Avenue, or WIS 54/57 should expect overnight detours between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. on scheduled nights. Checking alternate routes before evening commutes will help avoid delays through the closure period.
The takeaway
Nightly ramp closures are scheduled through November 13 with a possible extension into the following week, so plan overnight routes in advance. Because work moves one interchange at a time, expect delays to shift location as crews progress along the corridor.
What happens next
Closures could extend into the week of November 16 depending on weather and construction progress.
Further reading
For more on regional road projects, browse Construction coverage across the area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WFRV-TV Channel 5.
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