Driving and the Draft: Statewide Traffic Impacted

Fans encouraged to plan extra time, use 511wi.gov for traffic conditions

GREEN BAY, WI—(WGBW)— If you’re going to the NFL Draft in Green Bay next week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) says to check 511wi.gov for traffic conditions, plan for extra travel time, and use the NFL’s One Pass app for information.

Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to travel to Lambeau Field in Green Bay April 24th  through April 26th to watch the NFL Draft and take part in many of the festivities throughout Northeast Wisconsin. 

WisDOT warns that construction is starting up for many highway projects across Wisconsin. Motorists are reminded to slow down and avoid distractions, especially in work zones. Significant road construction projects that may impact travel late next week include:

• Brown and Outagamie counties: Two lanes are open each way on I-41 between Appleton and Green Bay. Watch for lane shifts and reduced speed limits.
• Chippewa County: Watch for daytime lane closures on WIS 29 at 50^th Avenue, east of Chippewa Falls.
• Fond du Lac and Winnebago counties: Be alert for lane shifts and reduced speed limits on I-41 between County D (Military Road) in Fond du Lac and WIS 26 near Oshkosh. All lanes remain open during the daytime hours.
• Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties: At least two lanes remain open in each direction of I-43 between the Marquette Interchange in Milwaukee and the village of Grafton. Motorists can expect various ramp closures throughout the corridor.
• Milwaukee County: I-41, between Burleigh Street and Good Hope Road, is reduced to two lanes in each direction. The North Avenue entrance ramp to I-43 northbound is closed.

Access real-time information on travel conditions, live traffic cameras, work zones and incidents across Wisconsin:

• Download the free 511 Wisconsin app
• Visit 511wi.gov
• Follow @511WI on X
• Dial 511

Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on the road ahead.

Motorists may encounter the WisDOT Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, along sections of I-41 in Brown and Outagamie counties, I-43 in Milwaukee County, and I-39/90/94 in Columbia County. The fleet of specially equipped vehicles helps manage highway incidents within construction work zones to keep everyone safe. Learn more about the WisDOT Safety Patrol.