Drivers in Northeast Wisconsin are being reminded to slow down and stay alert as highway maintenance work gets underway this week.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced routine state highway maintenance will take place in the area beginning Monday, February 9. While work is generally limited to specific spots rather than entire roadways, motorists should expect short-term traffic impacts in active work zones.

Maintenance crews will be repairing pavement along northbound and southbound WIS 57 between Stevenson Pier Road and Stone Road. The work is scheduled to run Monday through Friday, February 9 through February 13, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

During repair operations, lane closures will be in place to allow crews to safely complete the work. Drivers traveling through the area should anticipate reduced speeds, possible delays, and changing traffic patterns during daytime hours.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down, watch for signage, and give maintenance crews plenty of space. Planning ahead, allowing extra travel time, and staying focused behind the wheel can help prevent crashes and keep everyone safe.

WisDOT reminds drivers that highway maintenance is essential to keeping roads safe and in good condition year-round, and that patience and caution in work zones help protect both workers and fellow motorists.