Oshkosh road closures and lane restrictions to know for Oct. 5-9 - thenorthwestern.com

Oshkosh Road Construction Closures Oct. 5-9

Oshkosh road closures and lane restrictions to know for Oct. 5-9:

  • State 21, Lake Shore Drive, and East New York Avenue are closed.
  • Six streets will block through traffic, while 11 others have lane restrictions.

Top Tips to Stay Safe in Road Construction Zones:

  • Slow down.
  • Pay close attention to signs and flaggers.
  • Minimize distractions.

Drivers in Oshkosh should expect:

  • Road closures and lane restrictions during the week of Oct. 5-9.
  • State 21, Lake Shore Drive, and East New York Avenue among those scheduled for full closure.
  • Several local streets closed to through traffic but accessible for nearby properties.

Specific Closures and Restrictions:

  • State 21: Closed from Washburn Street west to the city of Omro (Wisconsin Department of Transportation project).
  • Lake Shore Drive: Closed between Merritt and Washington avenues.
  • East New York Avenue: Closed between Bowen and Evans streets.

Through Traffic Blocked on:

  • Fluor Court (from Bowen Street to end of cul-de-sac)
  • Josslyn Street (from Witzel to Taft avenues)
  • West Linwood Avenue (from Jackson to North Main streets)
  • Ohio Street (from West South Park to West 17th avenues)
  • Progress Drive (from West Fernau Avenue to end of cul-de-sac)
  • Taft Avenue (from North Sawyer to Josslyn streets)

Lane Restrictions on:

  • West Third Avenue (from South Eagle to South Lark streets)
  • West Sixth Avenue (from Ohio to Dakota streets)
  • West 16th Avenue (from South Main to Doty streets)
  • Bowen Street (from Washington to Merritt avenues)
  • Cedar Street (from Congress to West New York avenues)
  • Division Street (from West Irving to West Lincoln avenues)
  • Frederick Street (from West Parkway to Ida avenues)
  • Hazel Street (from Nevada to Murdock avenues)
  • East Murdock Avenue (from Bowen to Doemel streets)
  • Ohio and Wisconsin streets (from Witzel to Pearl avenues)
  • Punhoqua Street (from Maple to Oshkosh avenues)

Other Scheduled Construction:

  • Sidewalk paving continues on West Fernau Avenue.
  • Preparation for concrete intersection work begins.
  • Sidewalk repairs, storm sewer lateral installations, pavement, sidewalk, and turf restoration follow the storm sewer work at various locations.

Planning Ahead:

  • Use alternate routes when possible.
  • Expect conditions to change as work progresses.
  • Access may vary near active work zones.
  • Check 511 Wisconsin for updates on State 21 project and other state highway restrictions before traveling.

Contact:

Brandon Reid at [email protected]

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