Calhoun Road was closed on June 2nd, and will remain closed until December 1, 2008.  Utility contractors have still been performing relocations of power and communications lines.  The new installation has been underground.  The roadway contractor has been clearing trees and bushes within the construction area and placing erosion control devices to protect waterways and untouched areas.  They also have started removing the Ruby Farms barn, salvaging material for the historical society.  Removal of the existing pavement has started on the north end.

The median crossovers are being constructed on IH 94, which will direct traffic to one side of the freeway and allow the construction of the new bridges.  The temporary structure has been initiated, which will provide for the 6 lanes of traffic during the crossover.  Foundations for three of the four supports are under way.

Activity will pick up tremendously once the utilities are clear from the proposed work.  The utilities are expected to be complete shortly after the 4th of July.  The temporary bridge on the south side of IH 94 will be constructed.  Another temporary bridge crossing Deer Creek will be constructed (primarily for emergency and construction personnel since there are no residences or businesses between the creek and IH 94), and the new structures over Deer Creek will start construction.  The pavement will continue to be removed; rough roadway grading and additional excavation for storm sewers, watermains and sanitary sewer will take place.  There may be short outages of water service during these connections.  Most of this work will be on the north end, between Bluemound Road and Ruby Lane.

The outside lanes of EB IH 94 will be widened for the additional traffic and match with the temporary structure.  Within that 5 week period, it is expected that all traffic on IH 94 will be shifted via the median crossovers to the EB lanes.  Once traffic is removed, the WB lanes and bridge will be removed for reconstruction. 

The construction field office phone number is 262-797-7903 and is located at 1300 S. Calhoun Road.  Any concerns regarding the activity should be directed to the construction engineering staff.  Of course, in case of an emergency, please contact the police.  We are typically on site between 7am and 5pm, but can make arrangements for meetings outside of those hours.  We recognize the inconvenience that all the residents and commuters are experiencing and appreciate the patience that has been demonstrated.  We also want to emphasize to everyone to continue practicing safe decision making near or in the work zone.