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Posted on: March 18, 2024

March 27 public meeting to focus on Highway E resurfacing

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A public information meeting on an upcoming resurfacing of a portion of Kenosha County Highway E in Somers will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at the Somers Village/Town Hall, 7511 12th St.

The work, to be conducted from April through June 2...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 7, 2024

Portion of Highway V to close for culvert, ditch work

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway V in the Village of Salem Lakes is scheduled to be closed daily during the week of March 11 for culvert replacement and ditch line work.

This includes the stretch of Highway V (224th Avenue) between Highway C (Wilmot Roa...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 5, 2024

Highway EW to close for culvert replacement

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway EW (232nd Avenue) in the Town of Brighton will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday, March 6, for a culvert replacement.

This will impact the stretch of Highway EW between Highway K (60th Street) and Highway NN (45t...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 1, 2024

Notice of controlled burn at Wilmot gravel pit

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The Kenosha County Division of Highways wishes to notify residents in the area of the county-owned gravel pit in Wilmot that a controlled burn will take place at various times throughout the month of March.

This burning of brush on the property will be con...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 29, 2024

Highway Director Clement Abongwa to leave Kenosha County for position in Dane County

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Kenosha County Highway Director Clement Abongwa will depart his position this spring as he takes on a similar role in Dane County, Kenosha County Executive Samantha Kerkman announced today.

As Commissioner of the Dane County Department of Highway & Tra...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 12, 2024

Portion of Highway EW to be closed Feb. 13 for emergency repair

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway EW (232nd Avenue) in the Town of Brighton will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 13, for an emergency culvert replacement.

This closure will include the stretch of Highway EW between Highway JB (31st Street) and Highway NN (45th S...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 5, 2024

Portion of Highway E to close for culvert replacement

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Kenosha County Highway E (12th Street) is scheduled to be closed to through traffic just west of 45th Avenue in Somers from Feb. 12 through Feb. 23 for a culvert replacement.

A posted detour will route drivers around the closure via Highway 31 (Green Bay R...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 22, 2024

Portion of Highway C in Bristol to close for culvert replacement

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Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) is scheduled to be closed to through traffic just east of 176th Avenue in the Village of Bristol from Jan. 31 through Feb. 7 for a culvert replacement.

A posted detour will route drivers around the closure via Highway...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 13, 2024

County to conduct tree-trimming operations on Highway Q

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Beginning this month, Kenosha County will be trimming trees and shaping the foliage along Highway Q (104th Street/Winfield Road) in the Village of Bristol.

This work is a precursor to a resurfacing project that will occur in summer 2024.

The trimming will o...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 12, 2024

County reminds property owners: Do not deposit snow, ice on roadways

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The Kenosha County Division of Highways is reminding people not to deposit snow and ice from driveways onto roadways and highway shoulders, and to use extra caution when driving near snowplows.

Blowing or plowing snow onto roadways is both dangerous and il...

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Posted on: January 2, 2024

Portion of Highway AH in Salem Lakes to close for culvert replacement

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Kenosha County Highway AH (89th Street) is scheduled to be closed to through traffic just west of 262nd Avenue in the Village of Salem Lakes from Jan. 8-16 for replacement of a culvert.

A posted detour will route drivers around the closure via 256th Avenue...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 29, 2023

Portion of Highway D in Bristol to close for culvert replacements

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Portions of Kenosha County Highway D (184th Avenue) between highways 50 and C in the Village of Bristol are scheduled to be closed Jan. 8-18 for replacement of three culverts in the area.

A posted detour will route drivers around the closures via Highway 5...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 29, 2023

Highway B to close for bridge reconstruction just south of Highway JB

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Highway B (288th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed to through traffic just south of Highway JB (31st Street) in the Town of Brighton from Jan. 8 through late May 2024, as a bridge reconstruction occurs.

Drivers are encouraged to use Highway 75 (252nd Avenu...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 9, 2023

Highway JF project to kick off winter culvert rehabilitation schedule

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The Kenosha County Division of Highways is planning its winter culvert rehabilitation project for this year, which will involve temporary closures of several roadways throughout the county to replace failing pipes.

The first such project is scheduled to oc...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 30, 2023

Public Involvement Meeting for Highway C Trail (Phase 2) to be held Dec. 5

The planned multi-use trail and drainage improvement project along County Highway C between 128th Avenue and 136th Avenue in the Village of Bristol will be discussed at a public involvement meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

The meeting will be held from 4 ...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Highway A railroad crossing to close Nov. 21 for emergency repairs

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Kenosha County Highway A (Seventh Street) is scheduled to be closed at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing west of Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) in Somers on Tuesday, Nov. 21, for emergency repairs to the crossing.

Drivers are encouraged to detour around the...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 9, 2023

Public meeting to focus on Highway O improvements in Wheatland

Planned improvements to Highway O in the Town of Wheatland will be the subject of a public information meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at Wheatland Center School, 6606 368th Ave.

This open house meeting will include a brief presentation on the...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Public information meeting to be held on Highway E, Y improvements

Resurfacing and other improvements to portions of Kenosha County highways E and Y in the City of Kenosha and the Town and Village of Somers will be the subject of a public information meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16.

This work, to be conducted in the spring a...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 25, 2023

Highway N to close just west of I-94 for sewer installation

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway N (38th Street) will be closed for approximately one week beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31, for installation of a sanitary sewer line to serve a private development nearby.

The closure includes the stretch of Highway N between...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 25, 2023

Highway C closure at Highway U to continue through Nov. 2

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The through-traffic closure on Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) near the Highway U (136th Avenue) intersection that began Oct. 16 is now scheduled to continue through Thursday, Nov. 2.

This three-day extension is due to inclement weather that has aff...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 25, 2023

Portion of Highway A closed for emergency culvert repair

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Kenosha County Highway A (Seventh Street) is currently closed between Highway Y (22nd Avenue) and 18th Avenue for an emergency culvert installation.

This daytime-only closure is expected to continue through Thursday, Oct. 26. Drivers are encouraged to use ...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 20, 2023

Oct. 30 public meeting to be held on 2024 work on Highway H

Proposed improvements to Kenosha County Highway H (88th Avenue) in the Village of Pleasant Prairie will be the subject of a public information meeting on Monday, Oct. 30.

The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Pleasant Prairie Village Hall, 9915 ...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 17, 2023

I-94 off-ramp work at Highway S to begin Oct. 23

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Work is set to begin Monday, Oct. 23, on improvements to the northbound Interstate 94 off-ramp at Kenosha County Highway S.

This work will involve the addition of a second right-turn lane onto eastbound Highway S.

Right-turning truck traffic will be detoure...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 6, 2023

Highway C to close at Highway U for intersection paving work

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Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) will be closed to through traffic near the Highway U (136th Avenue) intersection for two weeks beginning Monday, Oct. 16.

This is to allow for paving of Highway C and other miscellaneous work in and around the newly e...

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Highway News
Posted on: September 29, 2023

Periodic flagging operations to be in place on Highway C near Highway U intersection

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Paving operations related to the Highway C and Highway U intersection project will cause periodic flagging on Highway C during the week of Oct. 2.

Traffic delays on Highway C are possible while these operations occur.

This work is weather-dependent and is s...

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Highway News
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Highway 75 to close north of Highway 50 intersection

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A short stretch of Highway 75 (Antioch Road) is scheduled to be closed fully just north of the intersection with Highway 50 (75th Street) in Paddock Lake for three weeks beginning Thursday, Sept. 21.

The closure will be from the intersection to the drivewa...

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Highway News
Posted on: September 14, 2023

Portion of Highway 158 to be closed Sept. 19

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Highway 158 (52nd Street) is scheduled to be closed in both directions between Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) and Highway H (88th Avenue) from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19.

This is to allow for major pothole repairs and other maintenance work.

Drivers ar...

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Highway News
Posted on: September 5, 2023

Highway C flagging operations scheduled for Sept. 7

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Saw-cutting operations will impact traffic on Highway C in the Highway U intersection construction area during non-peak travel hours on Thursday, Sept. 7.

During these times, one lane of traffic will remain open with flagging operations in place.

A full clo...

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Highway News
Posted on: August 24, 2023

Highway D resurfacing work underway

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A resurfacing project is now underway on Kenosha County Highway D (172nd Avenue/45th Street/176th Avenue) between highways K (60th Street) and N (38th Street) in the Town of Paris.

Drivers are advised to find an alternate route through the area.

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Highway News
Posted on: July 31, 2023

Highway U closure south of Highway C to begin Aug. 1

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A long-term closure of Kenosha County Highway U (136th Avenue) just south of Highway C (Wilmot Road) is scheduled to begin Tuesday, Aug. 1.

This marks the beginning of work on a reconstruction of the intersection of highways C and U that will continue over...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 12, 2023

Portion of Highway KD to close for resurfacing

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The portion of Kenosha County Highway KD north of Highway 50 is scheduled to be closed to through traffic for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, July 17, for pavement milling and resurfacing work.

This includes the entire stretch of Highway KD (352n...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 11, 2023

July 19 public meeting set on upcoming reconstruction of Highway C/U intersection

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Upcoming improvements to the intersection of Kenosha County highways C and U will be the subject of a public information meeting from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at the Kenosha County Center.

Improvements to the section of Highway U (136th Avenue) just...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 30, 2023

Highway EM reopens to through traffic

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The portion of Highway EM (East Lake Shore Drive) in the Village of Twin Lakes that has been closed since March reopened to through traffic today.

This area, between State Line Road and Highway Z (Wilmot Avenue) does, however, remain an active work zone, a...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 30, 2023

New roundabout at highways Y and A now open to traffic

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The newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Kenosha County Highway Y (22nd Avenue) and Highway A (Seventh Street) reopened to traffic today.

This intersection had been closed since March, when work began on converting what was a 4-way stop into...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 23, 2023

One lane of westbound Highway S to close near 113th Avenue

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The stretch of Kenosha County Highway S (Burlington Road) just east of 113th Avenue in the Village of Somers is scheduled to have one lane closed in the westbound direction for approximately a month beginning Wednesday, July 5.

This is related to the drive...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Highway EM lane closures set to begin June 19

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The stretch of Kenosha County Highway EM, (North Lake Avenue) just north of East Main Street in Twin Lakes is scheduled to have one lane closed in both directions for two weeks beginning this coming Monday, June 19.

This is related to sanitary lateral work...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

Highway K closure at railroad crossing to begin June 16

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A full closure of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) at the Canadian Pacific railroad crossing east of Highway H (88th Avenue) is tentatively scheduled to begin Friday, June 16.

This is to allow for Canadian Pacific to replace the tracks, signals and g...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 7, 2023

UPDATED: Portion of Highway O to close for resurfacing

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Kenosha County Highway O (368th Avenue) between Highway F (Bassett Road) and Highway 50 in the towns of Randall and Wheatland is scheduled to be closed for approximately two to three weeks beginning Monday, June 12.

This is to allow for asphalt milling and...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

Highway E resurfacing west of I-94 to begin June 12

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A resurfacing project on Kenosha County Highway E (12th Street) between the I-94 West Frontage Road and Highway MB (136th Avenue) in the Town of Paris is scheduled to begin Monday, June 12, continuing through August.

The roadway will remain open to local t...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 31, 2023

Southbound I-94 lane closures at Highway 158 to begin June 5

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation and the Kenosha County Division of Highways are notifying motorists of upcoming pavement repairs along the southbound lanes of Interstate 94 at the Highway 158 bridge (52nd Street) in Kenosha County.

Beginning the...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 1, 2023

Highway E closures scheduled for May 2-4

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Portions of Kenosha County Highway E (12th Street) west of Interstate 94 are scheduled to be closed for culvert replacements Tuesday through Thursday, May 2-4.

The closures on Tuesday and Wednesday will include the stretch of Highway E between the I-94 Wes...

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Highway News
Posted on: April 18, 2023

Portion of Highway KD to close for resurfacing

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Kenosha County Highway KD (352nd Avenue) between Highway F (Bassett Road) and Highway 50 in Randall and Wheatland is scheduled to be closed for approximately two to three weeks beginning Tuesday, April 25.

This is to allow for asphalt milling and resurfaci...

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Highway News
Posted on: April 14, 2023

A reminder from Kenosha County: Drive with care during road construction season

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

The week of April 17-21 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, a call to action for drivers to keep safety at the top ...

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Posted on: April 3, 2023

Overnight closures set for Highway 50 pothole repairs

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Overnight closures of Highway 50 (75th Street) in the Village of Paddock Lake are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights, April 5 and 6, to allow for repairs of significant potholes in the area.

These repairs are within the area where the Wisconsin De...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

March 20 public meeting to focus on Highway Y, A intersection project

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The upcoming reconstruction of the intersection of Highway Y (22nd Avenue) and Highway A (Seventh Street) in the Village of Somers will be the subject of a public information meeting on Monday, March 20.

This open house meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 3, 2023

Notice of controlled burn at Wilmot gravel pit

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The Kenosha County Division of Highways wishes to notify residents in the area of the county-owned gravel pit in Wilmot that a controlled burn will take place there starting during the week of March 6, with anticipated completion by the end of March.

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Highway News
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Single lane on Highway K to close for utility work

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One lane of westbound Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) just west of Highway 31 (Green Bay Road) is scheduled to be closed from roughly March 9 until March 16 for utility work.

Drivers in this area are encouraged to slow down and expect possible traff...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 24, 2023

UPDATED: Highway C to close near Highway W on March 6, 7

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Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) is scheduled to be closed fully just east of Highway W (Fox River Road) from approximately 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, until approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 7.

This is to accommodate final restoration of the highway...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 22, 2023

Highway EM closure to begin March 1

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Highway EM (East Lake Shore Drive) in the Village of Twin Lakes is scheduled to be closed from State Line Road to Highway Z (Wilmot Ave) beginning Wednesday, March 1, for underground utility work and resurfacing.

The closure is expected to last roughly fou...

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Highway News
Posted on: February 8, 2023

Public meeting on Highway EM project set for Feb. 20

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A public information meeting on the upcoming road construction project on Kenosha County Highway EM in Twin Lakes is set for 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the Twin Lakes Village Hall, 105 E. Main St.

The meeting will be held in an open-house format, w...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Feb. 8, 2023, culvert project update

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Kenosha County’s annual culvert rehabilitation program is underway. Some schedules have changed due to weather conditions. Here’s a brief look at what will be happening in the immediate future:

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Highway News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Jan. 27, 2023, culvert project update

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Kenosha County’s annual culvert rehabilitation program is underway. Some schedules have changed due to weather conditions. Here’s a brief look at what will be happening in the immediate future:

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Highway News
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Highway W project meeting set for Feb. 7

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A public involvement meeting on a proposed improvement project on Kenosha County Highway W between the Illinois state line and Highway C will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Wilmot Union High School library.

The meeting will include a brie...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 13, 2023

Lane closure on Highway U scheduled for Jan. 17-18

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A single-lane closure on Kenosha County Highway U (136th Avenue) about a half mile south of Highway C (Wilmot Road) is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 17 and 18, as a water main crossing is installed for a private development in the area.

The roa...

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Highway News
Posted on: January 12, 2023

Culvert replacements scheduled across Kenosha County

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Kenosha County’s spring 2023 culvert rehabilitation project will begin soon, causing lane closures and limited full closures on several roadways across the county.

The culvert replacement locations and projected times are as follows:

  • Highway KD (3...
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Highway News
Posted on: December 26, 2022

Highway K year-end project update

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The project team has completed most of the 2022 reconstruction project on Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) near the Canadian Pacific Railway tracks.

Some electrical work will be ongoing throughout the winter months; however, Highway K will remain ope...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 16, 2022

Lane to close on Highway EM in Twin Lakes

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The right northbound lane of Highway EM (North Lake Avenue) at Estate Drive in Twin Lakes is scheduled to be closed for three days beginning Monday, Dec. 19.

This is to allow a utility company to install a fiber optic line within the right of way. The tota...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 13, 2022

Public meeting to focus on Highway W improvements

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Proposed improvements to Kenosha County Highway W between the Illinois state line and Highway C will be the subject of a public involvement meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15.

The open-house meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Wilmot Union High School L...

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Highway News
Posted on: December 8, 2022

Overnight closures on Highway K set for Dec. 12, 13

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) is set to be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 12 and 13.

This full closure includes the stretch of Highway K between Highway H (88th Avenue) and 77th Avenue, and is...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 23, 2022

Highway Q closure set for Monday, Nov. 28

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Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) is scheduled to be closed in both directions between 122nd Avenue and Highway MB (152nd Avenue) on Monday, Nov. 28, while crews work to perform pavement markings.

Highway U (136th Avenue) will remain open to north-so...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 23, 2022

County reminds residents, property owners not to deposit snow on roadways

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With winter weather upon us, the Kenosha County Division of Highways is reminding people not to deposit snow and ice from driveways onto roadways and highway shoulders, and to use extra caution when driving near snowplows.

Blowing or plowing snow onto road...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Highway Q closure set for Tuesday, Nov. 22

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Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) is set to be closed between 122nd Avenue and Highway MB (152nd Avenue) on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

This closure, expected to last approximately one day, is to allow crews to perform asphalt paving and pavement markings in t...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 18, 2022

Sheriff's Department responds to calls related to Nov. 17 winter weather

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On November 17th 2022 Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the following weather and traffic-related calls from 5:00 PM through Midnight:

  • 1 crash with injury
  • 11 property-damage crashes
  • 5 assist motorists

At this time there are no road clos...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 17, 2022

Highway W railroad crossing to be closed Nov. 18 for emergency repair

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The Canadian National Railway crossing on Highway W (328th Avenue) just south of 45th Street in the Town of Wheatland will be closed Friday morning, Nov. 18, for an emergency track repair.

Drivers are encouraged to use Highway B (288th Avenue) as a north-s...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 16, 2022

Portion of Highway Q to close for paving work

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Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) is scheduled to be closed in both directions between 122nd Avenue and Highway MB (152nd Avenue) for approximately two days beginning this Thursday, Nov. 17.

This is to allow for crews to perform asphalt paving and pa...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 14, 2022

Highway Q to be closed Nov. 15 for paving operations

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) is scheduled to be closed in both directions for approximately four hours on Tuesday, Nov. 15, for paving operations.

The closure includes the section between Highway U (136th Avenue) and Highway MB (152...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 4, 2022

Highway U to close near Highway Q intersection for paving work

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Kenosha County Highway U (136th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed near the Highway Q (104th Street) intersection on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 7 and 8, as crews perform asphalt paving work in the area.

Monday’s work will close the south side of the...

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Highway News
Posted on: November 1, 2022

Portion of Highway U to close for paving work

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Kenosha County Highway U (136th Avenue) is scheduled to close to traffic just north of Highway Q (104th Street) for approximately two days beginning Wednesday, Nov. 2.

This is to allow for paving work associated with the ongoing reconstruction of the inter...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 27, 2022

Portion of Highway H to close for railroad crossing repairs

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Kenosha County Highway H (88th Avenue) is scheduled to be closed just south of 95th Street in Pleasant Prairie beginning Monday, Oct. 31, for repairs to two nearby railroad crossings.

The closure is expected to last roughly five days. Access to businesses ...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 25, 2022

Highway Q to be closed Oct. 16 for culvert work

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Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) is scheduled to be closed between Highway U (136th Avenue) and just east of Highway MB (152nd Avenue) on Wednesday, Oct. 26, for culvert crossing work.

The closure is expected to begin by 7 a.m. and continue for appr...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 24, 2022

Highway L to close for private development work

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway L in the Village of Somers will be closed for several weeks beginning Thursday, Oct. 27, to accommodate the installation of two roads and the addition of a turn lane related to a private development.

The closure includes...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 20, 2022

Road repairs, Oct. 21 closure set on portion of Highway D

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The Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Friday, Oct. 21, will begin road repairs on Kenosha County Highway D just north of Highway K in the Town of Paris, where there was a construction yard used for the Highway 50 reconstruction project.

A closure o...

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Highway News
Posted on: October 4, 2022

Highway Q traffic to shift, Highway U to reopen Oct. 6

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A traffic shift and the end of a long-term closure at Kenosha County highways Q and U are set to take effect this Thursday, Oct. 6.

Traffic on Highway Q (104th Street) from just east of Uline Drive to just west of Highway U (136th Avenue) is scheduled to b...

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Posted on: September 26, 2022

Highway H traffic shift near Highway K to begin Sept. 27

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A traffic switch on Kenosha County Highway H associated with the reconstruction of Highway K is set to begin Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Traffic on Highway H (88th Avenue) near the Highway K (60th Street) intersection is scheduled to be shifted to the west, onto th...

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Highway News
Posted on: August 26, 2022

Pavement enhancements set for portion of Highway W

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Pavement enhancements will be performed on a portion of Kenosha County Highway W beginning Monday, Aug. 29.

This work includes the stretch of Highway W (304th Avenue/Fox River Road) between Highway F (93rd Street) and Highway C (113th Street) in the Villag...

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Highway News
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Highway Q traffic switch to begin Thursday, Aug. 11

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Beginning Thursday, Aug. 11, traffic on Kenosha County Highway Q (104th Street) from just east of Uline Drive to just west of Highway U (136th Avenue) is scheduled to be shifted to the south onto the eastbound lanes through late summer, while crews work t...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 29, 2022

94th Court intersection at Highway K to close as necessary for nearby construction

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Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 2, 94th Court at the intersection of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) is scheduled to be closed as necessary for the safety of workers and the traveling public, while crews work to reconstruct the roadway.

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Posted on: July 22, 2022

Highway NN repaving to begin Monday, July 25

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Repaving of Kenosha County Highway NN west of Highway 75 in the Town of Brighton is set to begin Monday, July 25, continuing for roughly two weeks.

The area to be paved includes Highway NN (52nd Street/312th Avenue) from Highway 75 (256th Avenue) to Highwa...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 19, 2022

Highway MB bridge closure to begin July 25

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The Kenosha County Highway MB bridge over Center Creek in the Town of Paris will be closed for reconstruction beginning July 25 and continuing through late-September.

This bridge is located about a half mile north of Highway K (60th Street). Highway MB (15...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 13, 2022

Overnight closures scheduled on Highway H July 18-20

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Overnight closures of Kenosha County Highway H (88th Avenue) are scheduled nightly Monday, July 18, through Wednesday, July 20, as crews install sanitary and storm sewer crossings near Highway K (60th Street).

Southbound access on Highway H will be availab...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 13, 2022

Portion of Highway EM closed for emergency sinkhole repair

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway EM (East Lakeshore Drive) in the Village of Twin Lakes will be closed today — Wednesday, July 13 — for an emergency sinkhole repair.

The closure includes the portion of the road between Highway Z (Wil...

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Highway News
Posted on: July 1, 2022

Highway MB bridge replacement to begin this month; meeting set for July 8

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The upcoming rehabilitation of the Highway MB (152nd Avenue) bridge over Center Creek in the Town of Paris will be the subject of a public information meeting on July 8.

This meeting will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Kenosha County Center at highways 45...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 29, 2022

Highway F to be reduced to one lane at Fox River Bridge

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Kenosha County Highway F (Silver Lake Road) is scheduled to be reduced to one lane on the bridge over the Fox River beginning Tuesday, July 5, and continuing for approximately four weeks.

This closure is to allow crews to perform surface repairs to the bri...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 28, 2022

Portion of Highway Y to close for natural gas main installation

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Kenosha County Highway Y (22nd Avenue) is scheduled to be closed at the Highway A (Seventh Street) intersection for up to two weeks beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, as We Energies works on the installation of a natural gas main in the area.

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Highway News
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Public information meeting set for 2023 Highway EM project

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A proposed rehabilitation of Kenosha County Highway EM in the Village of Twin Lakes will be the subject of a public information meeting on Tuesday, June 28.

The meeting will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Twin Lakes Village Hall, 105 E. Main St. A brief p...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 13, 2022

Overnight closure tonight (June 13) on Highway C in Pleasant Prairie

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Highway C will be closed overnight tonight — Monday, June 13 — in the construction zone between Bain Station Road and Highway H (88th Avenue) in the Village of Pleasant Prairie.

This last-minute closure was necessitated by manhole adjus...

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Highway News
Posted on: June 7, 2022

Portion of Highway C to close for resurfacing work

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Resurfacing work will cause daily closures on Kenosha County Highway C (Wilmot Road) between Bain Station Road and Highway H (88th Avenue) in the Village of Pleasant Prairie through the end of the week of June 13.

A full closure is in place Tuesday June 7,...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Punch list work being performed on Highway S

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There will be occasional construction activity on Kenosha County Highway S over the coming months, as contractors perform punch list repairs as a follow up to the reconstruction project that wrapped up in late 2021.

This work will involve periodic, tempora...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 5, 2022

Closures scheduled on portions of highways F, V in Salem Lakes

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Portions of Kenosha County highways F and V in the Village of Salem Lakes will have closures beginning Monday, May 9.

Highway F (Silver Lake Road) will be closed at the Canadian National Railway crossing 0.4 miles of Highway B, to allow the railroad to rep...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 3, 2022

Long-term closure on Highway K to begin week of May 9

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A long-term closure of Kenosha County Highway K (60th Street) between 94th Court and the Union Pacific Railroad crossing west of Indian Trail High School and Academy is set to begin during the week of May 9, continuing through fall.

The closure is to accom...

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Highway News
Posted on: May 2, 2022

Highway U to close just north of Highway Q for intersection reconstruction

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As crews work to reconstruct the intersection of highways U and Q in the Village of Bristol, a short stretch of Highway U just north of the intersection is set to be closed May 5 through mid-summer.

Drivers are urged to detour around the closure via highwa...

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Highway News
Posted on: April 25, 2022

May 3 public meeting set to share information on Highway K expansion

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A public involvement meeting on this year's Kenosha County Highway K expansion work will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Indian Trail High School and Academy, 6800 60th St., Kenosha.

The purpose of this meeting is to present the propos...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

UPDATED: Portion of Highway MB to close for bridge repairs

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Kenosha County Highway MB (160th Avenue) will be closed between highways 50 and C in the Village of Bristol for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, May 9, while crews work to repair the surface of the bridge over the Des Plaines River.

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Highway News
Posted on: April 20, 2022

Highway ML bridge rehabilitation to begin April 25

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Kenosha County Highway ML (122nd Street) in the immediate area of the Des Plaines River in the Village of Pleasant Prairie is scheduled to be reduced to one lane for approximately one week beginning Monday, April 25, while crews perform bridge surface rep...

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Highway News
Posted on: April 18, 2022

Portion of Highway B to be closed April 21

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway BB (Seventh Street) in the Town of Brighton is scheduled to be closed Thursday, April 21, for a culvert replacement.

The closure includes the stretch of roadway between Highway J (312th Avenue) and Highway B (288th Avenu...

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Highway News
Posted on: April 11, 2022

Work Zone Awareness Week a reminder to drive with care during construction season

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

This week — April 11-15 — is Work Zone Awareness Week, as designated by federal, s...

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Posted on: April 8, 2022

Portion of Highway A to close April 11 for water main installation

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A portion of Kenosha County Highway A in the Village of Somers will be closed on Monday, April 11, for a water main installation.

The one-day closure includes the section of Highway A (Seventh Street) between Highway Y (22nd Avenue) and 13th Avenue.

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Posted on: March 25, 2022

Highway CJ to have closures March 28-31 for culvert replacements

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Kenosha County Highway CJ (Horton Road) in the Village of Bristol will have daily and nightly closures from Monday, March 28, through Thursday, March 31.

The closures are to accommodate multiple culvert replacements. The road will not be passable at worksi...

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Highway News
Posted on: March 22, 2022

Portion of Highway L to close for overnight water main work

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Water main installations related to a private development in the area are scheduled to close a portion of Kenosha County Highway L (18th Street) in the Village of Somers during the overnight hours for four nights beginning Monday, March 28.

The worksite is...

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