May 21, 2025

By Lane Kimble

The summer travel season is off and running in Wisconsin.

The state and AAA expect nearly one million people to travel for the Memorial Day Holiday. Peak travel times began Thursday between 1-9 p.m.  WisDOT anticipates Friday between noon-8 p.m. and Monday from 4-7 p.m. to also feature heavy traffic.

Construction work will pause for the holiday weekend, however there are plenty of orange barrels and detours to consider with hundreds of projects underway.

Two lanes of I-41 are open in both directions between Appleton and Green Bay, but lane shifts and speed reductions remain in place.  I-41 north of Wauwatosa is down to just two lanes in both directions.  Three lanes will be open in both directions on I-39/90/94 at the Wisconsin River Bridge, however watch out for lane shifts and slower speeds.

WisDOT encourages you to check on 511wi.gov for the latest closures, delays, and road conditions before you hit the road.

You can find more highway- and region-specific warnings HERE.

Travel safely and remember what this holiday is all about: honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.