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 Mill & Overlay Program
Schedule: July 20 through Mid-September
Description: The project includes manhole adjustments, spot curb and gutter replacement, milling pavement, and overlay of asphalt.
August 31 to September 4: Paving operations are scheduled for September 2.
Project Locations:
- 17th Street: From Vine Street, west to Dead End
- 19th Street: From Park Avenue, east to Bruce Street
- Vine Street: From 13th Street to 19th Street
Traffic Impacts: Streets will remain open to traffic; however, motorists may experience delays during this project. Local traffic and driveway access will remain available whenever possible.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The contractor will form and pour north parapet, curb, and sidewalks.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The sewer contractor will continue with water main installation on Western Avenue between bridge and Macy street intersection.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The sewer contractor will begin Sanitary Main installation on Western Avenue mid-week.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The grading contractor will finish removing sidewalk and driveways throughout project. The concrete contractor will begin setting string and slip-forming curb and gutter.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The grading contractor will begin road excavation mid-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.
August 31 to September 4: No work anticipated.
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.
August 31 to September 4: The Sewer contractor will continue with Storm Sewer Main installation, pending weather. They may jump back to water main installation if rain prevents storm sewer work.
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
August 24 to August 28: The contractor is working on installing sanitary sewer from the North side of the Campus Dr. They will be crossing University Drive (the portion that is not public right of way on the county property) on Monday, which will close the through access across the county property. They should be done with the sanitary sewer on Monday and starting on the water along University Drive (across from MPTC) on Tuesday.
Traffic Impacts: Streets will remain open to traffic; however, motorists may experience delays during this project. Local traffic and driveway access will remain available whenever possible.
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.
August 31 to September 4: 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: August 31, 2026