West Bend, WI – Orange-and-white construction barrels already line a strong portion of Highway 33 on the west end of town as construction season is about to hit a peak in West Bend, Wi. According to the DOT, on Monday, June 15, 2026, Washington Street will be down to one lane in each direction as 227 curb ramps and areas of sidewalk, curb, and gutter are replaced. Main Street up to Barton Avenue from Highway 33 north will also be impacted. Hold onto your hat, work is scheduled to be completed in fall 2026.
UPDATE: Take a look at construction details below – but, eyeballing it on Sunday it looks like the work is starting on the west side of town between 18th Avenue up to Shepherds Drive. Common sense is also saying, the work will initially be done on the south side of the street. Orange and white barrels are only on the south side of the street so, maybe contrary to what the DOT has said – maybe things will start on just the eastbound side of the road.
Calls have been placed to the DOT for an update.
This is a $1.7 million curb ramp improvement project along WIS 33 (Washington Street) and WIS 144 (Main Street) in the city of West Bend, Washington County.
Watch for the sidewalks on the south side of Hwy 33 to be affected too.
Chime in now with your suggestions on alternate routes
Improvements include:
- Replace approximately 277 curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards
- Reconstruct small areas of sidewalk and curb & gutter near the curb ramps
WIS 33 project limits: Shepherds Drive (By Auto Safety Center north and Morrie’s WB Honda) to Trenton Road (by Wisconsin Army National Guard & Piggly Wiggly)
WIS 144 project limits: WISÂ 33 to Barton AvenueÂ
Traffic Impacts:
WIS 33 and WIS 144 will be reduced to one lane in each direction during construction. Pedestrian access will be maintained with temporary pedestrian crossings.
Local access will be maintained to businesses and residences.
Schedule:
Construction is scheduled for completion by fall 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
 On a side note:
-An alternate to travel east and west will be Park Avenue, which is north of Highway 33
-Another alternate east and west will be Chestnut Street and Paradise Drive, which are south of Highway 33
-If you’re coming into town from the west, consider taking Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive (just west of A1 Health & Fitness) to Schuster Drive east and that will hook up with Park Avenue.
Too late I just watch an extra wide tractor trailer take out several barrels by The Shoppe Custard & Grill formerly Toucan Food & Custard. Somebody didn’t read the memo.