Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Travel Construction and Reminders
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 -- 9:00 AM
(Wisconsin Department of Transportation)
Most road construction will pause over the holiday weekend to open as many lanes as possible. Significant road construction projects that may impact Memorial Day weekend travel include:
- Marathon County: WIS 29 is restricted to a single lane in each direction between WIS 97 and WIS 107 in Athens. The WIS 97 interchange is closed. WIS 97 traffic is detoured via WIS 29, WIS 13, WIS 153, and WIS 64.
- Wood and Portage counties: WIS 13/34 is closed between Rudolph and US 10. Traffic is detoured via WIS 66, I-39, and US 10.
- Monroe County: Two lanes are open each way at the I-90/94 interchange near Tomah.
Do your part to keep work zones safe
Motorists should always be prepared to encounter traffic changes when approaching work zones including reduced speed limits, lane shifts and slow or stopped traffic. To keep everyone safe, drivers must:
- Buckle Up, Phone Down – every trip, every time. Encourage family, friends and co-workers to take the pledge.
- Leave the phone alone. Texting while driving is illegal statewide and using a hand-held mobile device is prohibited in work zones.
- Follow posted speed limits. Fines double in work zones.
- Do the zipper merge to keep traffic moving during lane restrictions.
- Move over or slow down. Give space to crews to safely do their work.
- State law includes police and fire vehicles, ambulances, tow trucks, highway maintenance and disabled vehicles. In addition, state law restricts the use of a cell phone in areas surrounding those vehicles.
- Steer It, Clear It! State law requires drivers to move vehicles involved in a crash out of traffic if no one is hurt and the vehicles can be moved safely. If someone is hurt or the vehicle is disabled, drivers should not risk injury by trying to push the vehicle out of traffic.
- Be patient. Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
Visit WisDOT's work zone safety webpage for more tips and information.
Travel info on Wisconsin highways
Wisconsinites and visitors are encouraged to “know before you go" and access real-time information on travel conditions, live traffic cameras, work zones and incidents across Wisconsin:
- Download the free 511 Wisconsin app
- Visit 511wi.gov
- Follow @511WI on X
- Call 511
- Access 511 Wisconsin summer travel info
Alerts and updates provided via these sites are not intended for use while driving. When driving, your focus should always be on the road ahead.
Most Wisconsin safety rest areas are open and these facilities offer restrooms, amenities and a break from travel. The safety rest areas along I-43 near Denmark and Maribel in northeast Wisconsin are closed for reconstruction. View the interactive map of WisDOT's roadside facilities.
DMV's holiday hours and convenient online service 24/7
Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) customer service centers will be closed on Memorial Day. DMVs with Saturday hours will be closed on Saturday, May 23. DMV online service is open 24/7 at wisconsindmv.gov.Travelers may want to consider adding emergency contact information to their license data. Visit wisconsindmv.gov/emergencycontact for the convenient online self-service application. Only law enforcement can access the information and help expedite contact to a family member or other loved one more quickly in the event of an emergency.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.