GOV. DOYLE APPROVES NEARLY $16 MILLION FOR I- 43 IN SHEBOYGAN COUNTY

As part of national efforts to create jobs and provide immediate economic benefits to Wisconsin and the country, Gov. Jim Doyle has signed a $15.98 million contract to improve 29 miles of Interstate 43 between the Sheboygan south county line and State 42 and 1.5 miles of State 23 from .5 miles west of I-43 to .25 miles east of Taylor Drive in Sheboygan County. The project was advanced using funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

“Wisconsin is helping to lead the way to economic recovery by putting people to work quickly on projects that improve the state’s transportation infrastructure,” Doyle said. Northeast Asphalt of Greenville is the prime contractor of the project. Construction includes bridge deck repairs, pavement repairs and resurfacing, and the upgrading of beam guard. This work will be taking place at various locations throughout the project, improving the riding surface and increasing the life of the pavement and bridge decks.

Construction on the northbound lanes of I-43 began July 2 and is scheduled to continue through November. Work will begin on the southbound lanes next spring. The State 23 work will take place during 2009 and 2010. The entire project is scheduled for completion by July 16, 2010.

During construction, both I-43 and State 23 will remain open to traffic with lane closures and occasional overnight ramp closures. Motorists are reminded to use caution and remain alert when driving through this or any work zone.