City of Gillett

10/06/2026

THE FINAL WEEKS!!!
This Week (October 5 to October 9): The contractor completed sealing joints in the new concrete pavement between East Main Street and WIS 32. Painting crews will complete application of new pavement markings throughout the project. Crews will remove traffic control devices within the project and detour route signing.

Next Week (October 12 to October 16): The contractor will work on final project clean up and remove remaining construction materials from the work zone.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 will be opened to traffic this week.

Detour: Detour route on County H and County R will be removed this week.

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10/01/2026

The poured in place rubber surface was poured today, please do not enter the playground area. The surface takes days to cure and walking on it will leave dents. Thank you!

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PLEASE DO NOT USE THE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN ZIPPEL PARK. THIS IS AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE AND WE DO NOT WANT ANYONE GETTING INJURED! THE NEW PLAYGROUND WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE WITHIN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. ANYONE FOUND USING THE EQUIPMENT COULD RECEIVE A CITATION OR HAVE ADDITONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION TAKEN. PLEASE BE PATIENT! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY YEARS OF FUN FOR THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY. LET'S NOT RUIN THE LEGACY OF OUR WONDERFUL PARK BY HAVING SOMEONE GETTING HURT!

10/01/2026

This Week (September 28 to October 2): The contractor completed reseeding and restoring topsoil locations between East Main Street and WIS 32. Installation of permanent signing was completed throughout the project limits. Asphalt crews paved side road tie ins in intersections between Railroad Street and Cedar Street and driveways between East Main Street and WIS 32. The concrete contractor cleaned and sealed pavement joints between East Main Street and WIS 32.

Next Week (October 5 to October 9): Any remaining concrete pavement joint sealing will be completed. The contractor will sweep the roadway between East Main Street and WIS 32. Painting crews will complete pavement marking application throughout the project. The contractor plans to remove work zone traffic control devices, and the detour route, and open the roadway to thru traffic.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
• The contractor intends to open the roadway and remove detour route signing next week.

Detour: WIS 22 will remain closed and detoured. Detour route directs WIS 22 traffic to use County H and County R.

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09/23/2026

This Week (September 14 to September 25): The contractor completed pouring concrete sidewalks and driveways between East Main Street and WIS 32. Crews prepared intersections between Railroad Street and Cedar Street for asphalt pavement. Topsoil placement will be completed on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32. Painting crews will begin layout for pavement marking between Finnegan Lake Road and East Main Street.

Next Week (September 28 to October 2): The contractor will complete reseeding and fertilizing topsoil between East Main Street and WIS 32. Signs will also be reinstalled between East Main Street and WIS 32. Paving crews will place asphalt in intersections between Railroad Street and Cedar Street and in asphalt driveways. The concrete contractor will sweep the roadway between East Main Street and WIS 32 and seal pavement joints. Painting crews will continue to work on pavement marking throughout the project.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
• All driveways between East Main Street and WIS 32 are now open either permanently or on temporary gravel ramps.

Detour: WIS 22 will remain closed and detoured. Detour route directs WIS 22 traffic to use County H and County R.

Thanks,

Luke Hardinger, PE
Project Engineer

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09/17/2026

This Week (September 14 to September 18): Crews completed pouring concrete pavement in intersections between West Park Street and West Cedar Street. The contractor completed removal of existing on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 and continued pouring concrete sidewalks and driveways in this stretch. The landscapers completed reseeding work on the east side of WIS 22 between Washington Street and WIS 32.

Next Week (September 21 to September 25): Crews will complete pouring concrete sidewalks and driveways on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32. The contractor will continue placing and shaping topsoil around new sidewalks north of East Main Street. Crews will begin preparing for asphalt placement in driveways and intersections north of East Main Street.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
o Driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between Washington Street and WIS 32 are now accessible.
o Driveways on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 will remain inaccessible next week for concrete sidewalk work.
o Property owners on both East Cedar Street and West Cedar Street can continue to access their homes from either Washington Street or WIS 32.

Detour: WIS 22 will remain closed and detoured. Detour route directs WIS 22 traffic to use County H and County R.

Thanks,



Luke Hardinger, PE

09/15/2026

09/09/2026

This Week (September 7 to September 11): Concrete crews will continue pouring pavement in intersections between Railroad Street and West Cedar Street. The contractor continued removal of existing sidewalk on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32. Crews will complete pouring new sidewalk on the east side of WIS 22 and begin forming and pouring sidewalk on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32.

Next Week (September 14 to September 18): The concrete paving contractor will complete concrete pavement pours in intersections between Railroad Street and East Cedar Street. Crews will remove existing sidewalk on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32. Concrete crews will begin pouring new sidewalks and driveways along the west side of WIS 22. The contractor will begin placing topsoil around new sidewalks and driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 is closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
o Driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between Washington Street and WIS 32 are now accessible.
o Driveways on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 will be closed for concrete sidewalk operations this week and will remain inaccessible next week. The contractor is notifying property owners of access changes.
o Property owners on both East Cedar Street and West Cedar Street can continue to access their homes from either Washington Street or WIS 32.

Detour: WIS 22 will remain closed and detoured. Detour route directs WIS 22 traffic to use County H and County R.

Thanks,


Luke Hardinger, PE
Project Engineer

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09/08/2026

🎉 New Community Banner Project Coming to Gillett! 🎉

The Gillett Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch a new Utility Pole Banner Program that will help beautify our community and welcome residents and visitors alike!

Businesses, families, and community supporters can sponsor a custom banner to be displayed throughout Gillett. It's a great way to promote your business, celebrate your family, or simply show your hometown pride.

🛒Order through our website - online form or print off an application and mail in! Easy peasy! https://gillettchamber.com/

⏱ First order deadline: September 10
See it on display for our upcoming ribbon cutting!!! (Watch for more details on that!) 😉😉

Join us in creating a vibrant and welcoming community streetscape for all to enjoy.

(Sample shown: Photos by Keri)

09/03/2026

This Week (August 31 to September 4): Concrete crews began pouring pavement in side road intersections between Railroad Street and Cedar Street. The contractor poured curb & gutter in intersections on the west side of WIS 22 between West Park Street and West Cedar Street. Crews poured concrete sidewalks and driveways along the east side of WIS 22 between Railroad Street and WIS 32. Topsoil work was completed around asphalt driveways between Finnegan Lake Road and East Main Street.

Next Week (September 7 to September 11): The concrete paving contractor will complete concrete pavement pours in intersections between Railroad Street and East Cedar Street. Crews will remove existing sidewalk on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32. Concrete crews will begin pouring new sidewalks and driveways along the west side of WIS 22. The contractor will begin placing topsoil around new sidewalks and driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32.

Traffic impacts: WIS 22 closed to thru traffic for the duration of the project.
o Driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 are closed for concrete paving operations.
 Access to driveways on the west side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 was temporarily reinstated this week. These driveways will be closed the week of September 7 for sidewalk work.
 Driveways on the east side of WIS 22 between East Main Street and WIS 32 will opened the week of September 7.
o Property owners on both East Cedar Street and West Cedar Street can continue to access their homes from either Washington Street or WIS 32.

Detour: WIS 22 will remain closed and detoured. Detour route directs WIS 22 traffic to use County H and County R.



Luke Hardinger, PE
Project Engineer

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