City of Wausau Department of Public Works

06/22/2026

Traffic Bulletin - Grand Avenue at Townline Road

Post Date: 06/22/2026 1:55 PM

It is anticipated that on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, northbound Grand Avenue will be closed at Townline Road for lead lateral replacements. A detour utilizing Townline Road and Prospect Avenue will be posted for the closure. The closure is expected to last the entire day.

City Engineer Allen M. Wesolowski, P.E.

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06/18/2026

Traffic Bulletin - North 5th Street Closure

Post Date:06/18/2026 11:00 AM

It is anticipated that beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, the intersection of North 5th Street and Stark Street will be closed for construction. North 5th Street will be closed to traffic at Bridge Street and a detour will be posted utilizing Bridge Street, 3rd Street and Fulton Street. The closure is expected to last approximately 2 weeks.

Project Engineer Thomas Niksich

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06/05/2026

Traffic Bulletin - North 6th Street between Franklin Street and Hamilton Street

Post Date:06/05/2026 9:45 AM

It is anticipated, beginning Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, North 6th Street between Franklin Street and Hamilton Street will be closed for water lateral replacements. North 6th Street is scheduled to be closed for two days. Following the closure, an additional two days of lane reductions will take place to complete the restoration. A detour utilizing Franklin Street, North 7th Street and Hamilton Street will be posted for the closure.

City Engineer Allen M. Wesolowski, P.E.

06/04/2026

Traffic Bulletin - Washington Street between 1st Avenue and River Drive

Post Date:06/04/2026 10:15 AM

It is anticipated that beginning Thursday, June 11, 2026, Washington Street between 1st Avenue and River Drive will be reduced to two travel lanes for construction on the south side of the Slough Bridge. The lane reduction is expected to remain in place for approximately 5 weeks.

Project Engineer Thomas Niksich, P.E.

06/03/2026

Traffic Bulletin - Bridge Street between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue

Post Date: 06/03/2026 10:00 AM

It is anticipated that beginning Monday, June 8, 2026, Bridge Street between 6th Avenue and 10th Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction. All traffic will be shifted to the northern lanes of Bridge Street to accommodate construction in the south lanes. The lane reduction, and shift to the northern lanes, is expected to remain for approximately three weeks.

Project Engineer Thomas Niksich, P.E.

05/26/2026

Traffic Bulletin - North 1st Street from McClellan Street to McIndoe Street
Post Date : 5/18/2026 12:45PM
It is anticipated that beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 1st Street from McClellan Street to McIndoe Street will be closed to all traffic. Entrances to businesses will be maintained by following the posted detour. The closure is needed for underground utility repairs and is expected to last approximately 3 weeks.

Project Engineer Thomas Niksich, P.E.

05/11/2026

Traffic Bulletin - Westhill Drive between North 28th Avenue and Pine Ridge Boulevard
Post Date:05/11/2026 11:45 AM
It is anticipated that beginning Monday, May 18, 2026, Westhill Drive between North 28th Avenue and Pine Ridge Boulevard will be closed for the reconstruction of Westhill Drive. It is anticipated that the roadway will be re-opened by July 31, 2026. A detour will be posted.

City Engineer Allen M. Wesolowski, P.E.

04/20/2026

It’s Work Zone Awareness Week! This national campaign signifies the start of road construction season and the importance of staying alert and driving safely through work zones. Here are some safety facts and reminders as we head into the 2026 season. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about-wisdot/newsroom/news-rel/042026-wzaw.aspx

We can all play a role in keeping our construction crews and roadside workers safe.

04/14/2026

Traffic Bulletin - North 1st Street Closure - Grant Street to McIndoe Street
Post Date:04/14/2026 8:20 AM
It is anticipated that beginning Monday, April 20, 2026, 1st Street from Grant Street to McIndoe Street will be closed to all traffic. The closure is needed for underground utility repairs. A detour will be posted and the closure is expected to last approximately 6 weeks.

Project Engineer Thomas Niksich, P.E.

04/06/2026

Traffic Bulletin - McIndoe Street and 10th Street Intersection Closure: Effective immediately, the intersection of McIndoe Street and 10th Street will be closed to all traffic due to an emergency sanitary sewer repair. A detour will be posted to reroute traffic. This closure is expected to remain in place for approximately 24 hours.

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