[Peshtigo, WI] – On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, County Trunk Highway A will be closed to through traffic between Robert Street, in the Village of Crivitz, and County Highway X as part of improving County Highway A. The closure and posted detour are anticipated to remain in place through October 9, 2026.
The closure is being implemented in response to serious safety concerns in the active work zone. The Highway Department has received numerous safety complaints and has observed unsafe driving behaviors, including excessive speeding, aggressive driving, passing in no-passing zones, and failure to obey highway flaggers and traffic-control measures.
These violations create dangerous conditions for construction crews, local residents, emergency responders, and motorists. Work zones often include reduced lane widths, uneven road surfaces, limited shoulders, stopped or slow-moving vehicles, and large construction equipment entering, exiting, and operating near traffic. When drivers ignore posted speed limits, flaggers, or traffic control measures, the risk of a serious crash or injury increases significantly.
County Highway A will remain open to local traffic and emergency response agencies only. Through traffic will not be permitted on County Highway A between Robert Street and County Highway X while the closure is in effect.
Motorists traveling within the closure area must follow all posted speed limits, traffic-control devices, and instructions from highway flaggers. Drivers are reminded that flaggers and traffic-control signs are in place to protect the safety of both the traveling public and crews working on the roadway. Restricting through traffic will help reduce conflicts between construction equipment and motorists and allow crews to safely complete the work required for the project.
Posted Detour Routes
- The posted detour route for northbound County Highway A traffic will be to follow U.S. Highway 141 northbound from County Highway W to County Highway X westbound to County Highway A.
- The posted detour for southbound County Highway A traffic will follow eastbound County Highway X to southbound U.S. Highway 141.
- Mar-Oco Landfill customers are asked to use County Highway W to Shaffer Road to access the facility during the closure.
Motorists should expect delays, allow additional travel time, and follow the posted detour. The Highway Department appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as construction progresses. Drivers are urged to use extra caution in all construction work zones. Slowing down, staying alert, obeying flaggers, and following posted traffic-control measures are essential to preventing crashes and protecting the lives of workers and motorists.
BY-Jessica Olson
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