Your commute on State Highway 57 in southern Door County will have plenty of orange construction cones dotting it when work begins on April 28th. On Thursday, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced the $3.88 million contract to help make three intersections along the highway safer. The highway’s intersections with County H and Stone Road will be fitted with Reduced Conflict U-Turns (RCUTs) to replace minor road cross movements. Changes at the highway’s intersection with Cloverleaf Road will be more dramatic with right-in, right-out, and left-in movements. The work will include curb and gutter, median islands, culvert and storm sewer modifications, lighting, and pavement markings. WisDOT spokesperson Mark Kantola says this project is an example of why it is important to make your concerns heard if you believe an area is dangerous for motorists.

STH 57 will remain open the entire project duration, though you can expect to see lane closures and flagging operations as a part of keeping crews safe. The project is expected to finish by August 29, 2025 You can stay up-to-date with the project by checking out this link.