Highway E shared-use path information meeting canceled

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Highway K to close just west of Highway 45 for culvert replacement

Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) will be closed between highways 45 and EW beginning today, March 4, 2020, for a culvert replacement in the 20700 block.

This work is expected to take approximately three days, depending on weather conditions.

A posted ...

Portions of Highway D to close for culvert work during week of March 2

The Kenosha County Division of Highways will close two sections of Highway D during the week of March 2 for culvert replacement work.

The affected sections are:

• Highway D (184th Avenue) between highways K and 50 in the Village of Bristol (two culverts).
• High...

Highway EM to close Feb. 18 for culvert repair

Kenosha County Highway EM in the Village of Twin Lakes will be closed roughly 700 feet north of the Illinois state line for approximately one week beginning Feb. 18.

The closure is being scheduled to allow for the repair of rusting and failing culverts und...

Highway B to close for culvert replacement

Highway B (288th Avenue) in the Town of Brighton is scheduled to be closed in roughly the 600 block during the week of Feb. 10 for a culvert replacement.

The work is expected to take about one week, depending upon weather conditions.

Drivers will be detoure...

Public information meeting set for Highway C shared-use path project

Kenosha County, partnering with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, is preparing to move forward with the construction of the County Trunk Highway C shared-use path between 114th Avenue and Bain Station Road in the Village of Pleasant Prairie.

This...

Highway D to close Wednesday, Nov. 20, for culvert replacement

A portion of Kenosha County Highway D in the Town of Paris will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 20, for an emergency culvert replacement.

The closure will affect the section of Highway D (172nd Avenue/45th Street/176th Avenue) between Highway K (60th Street) and...

New traffic signals at Highway H and 65th Street to begin operation this week

New traffic signals at the intersection of Kenosha County Highway H (88th Avenue) and 65th Street in the City of Kenosha are scheduled to begin operating this week.

Kenosha County Highway Director Clement Abongwa said the signals will be activated Friday.

P...

Highway W closed due to erosion from Fox River

Kenosha County would like to inform drivers that County Trunk Highway W (Fox River Road) is now closed in the 7700 block in the Town of Wheatland, due to the continued high water level of the Fox River causing roadside erosion.

A posted detour is in place ...

Resurfacing to begin on portion of Highway MB in Bristol

The Kenosha County Division of Highways is set to begin work Tuesday, Sept. 10, on a resurfacing of Highway MB (152nd Avenue) between Highway Q (104th Street) and Highway WG (128th Street) in the Village of Bristol.

The road will remain open to traffic dur...

Portion of Highway MB to close July 31 for culvert replacement

A culvert replacement will close a portion of Highway MB (152nd Avenue) in the Village of Bristol this Wednesday, July 31.

The closure will affect the stretch of road between Highway CJ (Horton Road) and Highway Q (104th Street).

Drivers are encouraged to u...

Repaving, culvert work to affect two roads in Town of Brighton

Two Kenosha County highways in the Town of Brighton will be affected by resurfacing and culvert work beginning the week of July 29.

• Repaving of Highway X (240th Avenue) between Highway 142 (Burlington Road) and Highway JB (31st Street) is scheduled to begi...

144th Avenue in Town of Paris to close July 25 for culvert replacement

A culvert replacement will close 144th Avenue in the Town of Paris on Thursday, July 25.

The closure will affect the entire stretch of road, between Highway KR (First Street) and Highway A (Seventh Street).

This work by the Kenosha County Division of Highwa...

Highway KR to close long-term between Highway H, 100th Avenue

A long-term closure of Highway KR (First Street) between Highway H (88th Avenue) and 100th Avenue in the Village of Somers is scheduled to begin the evening of Monday, July 22.

This closure is expected to continue for approximately one month. It is being s...

Portion of Highway F to close July 23 for culvert replacement

Kenosha County Highway F (Bassett Road) is scheduled to be closed Tuesday, July 23, between highways KD south (336th Avenue) and KD north (352nd Avenue) for a culvert replacement.

This work by the Kenosha County Division of Highways will be conducted weath...

Preliminary work to begin on installation of traffic signals at Highway H and 65th Street

Construction activity is scheduled to begin the week of July 15 on the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Kenosha County Highway H (88th Avenue) and 65th Street in the City of Kenosha.

Crews will begin groundwork related to the project....

Highway MB resurfacing work continues; full closure set for Sunday, July 14

Resurfacing work on Kenosha County Highway MB in the Town of Paris will continue this week, with a full closure scheduled for Sunday, July 14.

This work will affect the stretch of Highway MB (152nd Avenue) between Highway N (38th Street) and Highway 142 (B...

Highway F to close at Highway 50 for summer-long utility, widening project

A short stretch of Kenosha County Highway F in the Village of Paddock Lake is scheduled to be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, July 2, and continuing until Oct. 8.

This closure affects the portion of Highway F (256th Avenue) starting at Highway...

Portion of Highway MB to be resurfaced in Town of Paris

A portion of Kenosha County Highway MB (152nd Avenue) in the Town of Paris is scheduled to be resurfaced beginning later this week.

The area to be resurfaced spans from Highway K (60th Street) to Highway 142 (Burlington Road). Work is expected to begin thi...

Portion of Highway W in Salem Lakes to be resurfaced

A portion of Kenosha County Highway W (Fox River Road) in the Village of Salem Lakes is scheduled to be resurfaced during the week of June 3, weather permitting.

This project involves the stretch of Highway W beginning at Highway F (93rd Street) and contin...

Highway MB to be closed May 21 for culvert replacement

Kenosha County Highway MB (152nd Avenue) is scheduled to be closed Tuesday, May 21, between Highway Q and Highway CJ in the Village of Bristol for a culvert replacement.

This work by the Kenosha County Division of Highways will be conducted weather permitt...

Highway Q to be closed May 7 for emergency culvert replacement

Highway Q (104th Street/Winfield Road) is scheduled to be closed Tuesday, May 7, between Highway 45 (Bristol Road) and Highway MB (160th Avenue) in the Village of Bristol for an emergency culvert replacement.

This work by the Kenosha County Division of Hig...

Highway JF to close for railroad crossing reconstruction

A portion of Highway JF (119th Street) in Trevor will be closed for roughly 10 days beginning Thursday, May 9, for reconstruction of the Wisconsin Central Ltd./Canadian National Railway crossing west of 250th Avenue.

The closure at the crossing will be in ...

Highway A to close Wednesday for emergency culvert replacement

Highway A (Seventh Street) is scheduled to be closed Wednesday, April 10, between Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) and Highway G (30th Avenue) in the Village of Somers.

The road is being closed for an emergency culvert replacement. This work by the Kenosha Coun...

Kenosha, Racine counties provide update on Highway KR project

Today, leadership of Kenosha and Racine counties provided an update on the roadway improvement project for County Highway KR, including providing a timeline of upcoming committee considerations.

“Roadway improvements to County Highway KR remain i...

State DOT answers FAQs on Highway KR expansion project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has compiled answers to a list of frequently asked questions about the expansion of Highway KR. That document is available here.

While Highway KR is a shared Kenosha and Racine county trunk highway, this project i...

Highway L to be closed March 19 for crossing repairs

The Union Pacific Railroad crossing on Kenosha County Highway L will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, for railroad repair work.

This crossing is located on Highway L (18th Street), just east of Highway EA (72nd Avenue), in the Village of ...

Highways D, L to close short term for repairs

Two sections of Kenosha County highways will be closed for repairs during the week of Jan. 14.

Highway D (176th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed Monday between highways K (60th Street) and N (38th Street) in the Town of Paris for an emergency culvert repl...

Winter driving reminder: Snowplows require extra room to operate

With another winter driving season already upon us, the Kenosha County Division of Highways reminds motorists to use extra caution when driving near snowplows.

Furthermore, drivers should consider staying off roadways whenever possible when winter storms m...

Highway L to close Wednesday, Oct. 17, for culvert replacement

A portion of Kenosha County Highway L is scheduled to be closed Wednesday, Oct. 17, for a culvert replacement.

The closure will include the stretch of Highway L (18th Street) between 39th and 47th avenues in the City of Kenosha and the Village of Somers.

Dr...

Highway A to close for culvert replacement in Paris

A portion of Kenosha County Trunk Highway A is scheduled to be closed weather permitting on Monday, Oct. 15, for a culvert replacement in the Town of Paris.

The closure will affect the stretch of Highway A (Seventh Street) between Highway MB (136th Avenue)...

Resurfacing to begin on Highway MB in Town of Paris

A resurfacing project on Kenosha County Trunk Highway MB in the Town of Paris is set to begin Monday, Sept. 24, weather permitting.

The project includes the stretch of Highway MB (136th Avenue) between highways 142 (Burlington Road) and A (Seventh Street)....

Kenosha County to host public hearing on Phase 1 of Highway S expansion

The Kenosha County Department of Public Works will hold a public hearing later this month to discuss the location, design, and environmental aspects of the proposed improvements in Phase 1 of the Kenosha County Trunk Highway S expansion project.

Phase 1, a...

Portion of Highway W to close for road embankment project

A road embankment stabilization project will cause a long-term closure on Kenosha County Trunk Highway W (Fox River Road) in the Village of Salem Lakes.

The closure – in the 8900 block of Highway W, just north of Highway F – is scheduled to begin Tuesday, ...

Highway E resurfacing work to begin Monday, July 23

A resurfacing project on Kenosha County Trunk Highway E in the Village of Somers is set to begin Monday, July 23, weather permitting.

The project includes the area of Highway E (12th Street) between highways EA (72nd Avenue) and 31 (Green Bay Road). Comple...

Highway EA to close for emergency tile repair

Kenosha County Highway EA (72nd Avenue) will be closed between highways KR and A on Thursday, July 12, for an emergency tile repair underneath the roadway.

Burlington-based Wanasek Corp. will be the contractor replacing the tile, with Kenosha County provid...

I-94 project closures affect freeway access in northern Kenosha County

A series of long-term closures that took effect this week will affect Interstate 94 users in Kenosha County.

This work is part of an I-94 expansion that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation accelerated recently.

The new closures include:

• The I-94 south...

Highways EW, X to close for culvert work during week of June 25

Two Kenosha County highways in the Town of Brighton will be closed temporarily for culvert replacement work during the week of June 25.

• Highway EW (232nd Avenue) is scheduled to be closed Tuesday between Highway JB (31st Street) and Highway NN (45th Street...

Resurfacing work to begin on Kenosha County highways AH, EA

Two Kenosha County highway resurfacing projects will begin during the week of June 18.

These include:

• Highway AH (89^th Street/Salem Road/85^th Street) will be resurfaced between highways 83 and 45 in the villages of Salem Lakes and Bristol. This work will be...

Highway E to close Thursday, June 14, for culvert work

Highway E (12^th Street) will be closed just east of 65^th Avenue in the Village of Somers on Thursday, June 14, for culvert replacement work.

Drivers are urged to detour around this area via highways EA (72^nd Avenue), L (18^th Street) and 31 (Green Bay Road)...

Concrete repair work to close multiple lanes on Highway 31

Concrete repair work will cause sporadic lane closures on Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) over roughly a two-month period beginning this week.

This work will occur along Highway 31 between Highway 158 (52nd Street) and Highway 50 (75th Street). It is scheduled...

Culvert work to close portion of Highway MB during week of May 14

Multiple culvert replacements will close a portion of Kenosha County Highway MB (136^th Avenue) at various times during the week of May 14.

The closures will affect the stretch of Highway MB between highways E (12^th Street) and 142 (Burlington Road) in the ...

Highways EM, MB and EA to close for roadwork this week

Roadwork will close three Kenosha County trunk highways at various points this week.

In the Village of Twin Lakes, Highway EM (East Lakeshore Drive) is scheduled to be closed Tuesday and Wednesday for paving of the gutter. This improvement is being made to...

Highway MB closed for culvert repair in Town of Paris

A portion of Kenosha County Highway MB will be closed today, May, 2, 2018, and possibly tomorrow, May 3, for emergency culvert repair work.

The closure affects the section of Highway MB (136th Avenue) between highways A (Seventh Street) and E (12th Street)...

Kenosha County declares April 9-13 as Work Zone Safety Awareness Week

With a new road construction season underway, Kenosha County urges drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones.

The week of April 9-13, is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, as designated by the Federal Highway Administration and the Kenosha County ...

Kenosha County highways A and H to close temporarily for Foxconn-related paving work

Road improvements related to the Foxconn development will affect two Kenosha County trunk highways in the Village of Somers beginning later this week.

Portions of Highway A (Seventh Street) and Highway H (88^th Avenue) are being resurfaced to accommodate th...

Residents, property owners reminded not to deposit snow on roadways

The Kenosha County Division of Highways wishes to remind everyone that depositing the snow/ice you remove from your driveway onto the highway or highway shoulders is not only dangerous, but illegal.

Wisconsin Statute, 346.94(5), “Rules of the Road,” states...