The City of Fond du Lac is providing a weekly update on construction projects located within the corporate boundary. The Weekly Construction Updates and Construction Map are posted on the City’s Website at www.fdl.wi.gov.

All anticipated construction activities are weather dependent. 

2026 Seal Coating Program
Schedule: September 8 to September 11
Description of work: The work will include placing a mixture of liquid asphalt and fine aggregate over the entire street. The application fills small cracks, cover minor road deterioration, and extend the life of the roadway.
September 8 to September 11: The contractor will begin seal coating and continue through the week, weather pending. Streets not completed this week will be completed the following week.
Traffic impacts: The streets will be closed to local traffic for periods of time. Parking will not be allowed on the street during the time street cleaning and micro surfacing. Temporary “No Parking Signs” will be placed along the street.

Project Locations:

Stow Street Bridge
Schedule: June 17 through September 15
Description: 0.034-mile project involving removals, grading, aggregate, asphalt pavement, structure replacement, curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, storm sewer, erosion control, traffic control, and restoration.
September 8 to September 11: The contractor will pour curb, sidewalks, and driveways.
Traffic Impacts: Stow Street is CLOSED to pedestrian and vehicle traffic through the duration of the project.

Western Avenue – Military Road to Main Street
Macy Street – Court Street to Western Avenue
Schedule: April 27 through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting, traffic signals and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The sewer contractor will begin sanitary and water laterals later in the week.
Traffic Impacts: Western Avenue is closed to traffic between the Macy St & Oak St. Residents, business owners, jurors and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Elm Street – South Street to Western Avenue
Schedule: August through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of water main and laterals, partial roadway, and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The sewer contractor will finish sanitary main installation. They will then begin sanitary and water laterals.
Traffic Impacts: Elm Street is closed to traffic. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Morris Street – W. 9th Street to W. 12th Street
Schedule: May through September
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of sanitary sewer and laterals, storm sewer and laterals, water main and laterals, roadway, sidewalk and approaches, street lighting, and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The concrete contractor will begin setting string and slip-forming curb and gutter and pouring sidewalks and driveway aprons on the west side of Morris. 
Traffic Impacts: Morris Street is closed to traffic. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Griffith Street – Morris Street to east dead end
Schedule: August through September
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of water main and laterals, partial roadway, and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The concrete contractor may form and pour curb and gutter later in the week.
Traffic Impacts: Griffith Street is closed to traffic. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Emma Street – S. Seymour Street to east dead end
Schedule: August through September
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of water main and laterals, partial roadway, and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The grading contractor will begin cutting road to subgrade and placing aggregate in water trench areas.
Traffic Impacts: Emma Street is closed to traffic. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Drury Place – Hillcrest Lane to Seymour Street
Schedule: August through October
Description: The project includes gas main and service relocations, reconstruction of water main and laterals, partial roadway, and restoration/landscaping.
September 8 to September 11: The sewer contractor will continue with storm sewer main installation, pending weather. They will then continue with watermain installation from of Seymour Street.
Traffic Impacts: Drury Place is closed to traffic. Residents, business owners, and customers may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours.

Prairie Rd/Campus Dr/University Dr – Utility Installation

• University Drive from Johnson St to Campus Dr – Water main & sanitary sewer installation
• Campus Drive from University Dr to Prairie Rd – Water main & storm sewer installation
• Prairie Road – Water main installation

September 8 to September 11: Contractor is installing water main along University Dr connecting to Johnson St.
Traffic Impacts: Eastbound lanes on Johnson Street between National Ave and Prairie Rd will be closed to traffic. Motorists will need to follow detour route.

Pioneer Road – CTH V to Fond du Lac Avenue
Schedule: April through October
Description: Fond du Lac County Highway Dept in partnership with the City of Fond du Lac are reconstructing this segment of Pioneer Road. The construction includes common excavation, sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, concrete sidewalk and curb & gutter, asphalt roadway, roadway lighting, permanent signing, and other incidentals.
September 8 to September 11: The County will continue storm sewer installation.
Traffic Impacts: Pioneer Road between CTH V and Fond du Lac Avenue is closed to traffic. Residents may access properties past “ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC” signs. It is illegal to drive past a “ROAD CLOSED” sign or to move any construction barricades. Parking is not permitted on the street within the construction zone during working hours. 

Date posted: September 4, 2026