You can blame the recent stretch of wet weather for portions of State Highway 57 not reopening on time. DOT Spokesperson Mark Kantola says that STH 57 will likely not fully reopen until December 10th due to weather-related delays. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation launched the culvert replacement project after Labor Day, focusing its efforts on Geisel Creek and Lilly Bay Creek. The project was slated to be done by November 26th before the rain, snow, and cold weather came. DOT Spokesperson Mark Kantola says the project is down to pavement markings, but the materials used to do that portion need the right road conditions to make that happen. If they were apply the pavement markings now, Kantola estimates the work would struggle to make it through the winter, let alone the years it would usually take. He adds that similar issues are encountered with roadwork in Appleton. If the weather plays nicely over the coming days, Kantola kept the door open that the roadway could reopen sooner. However, rain is forecast for Monday, and another day of a wintry mix will be in the cards for Thanksgiving. The work is only part one of the overall STH 57 culvert replacement project. Next year, construction crews will focus their efforts on culvert structures near Logan Creek and Hibbard Creek.