When will Fond du Lac’s Military Road finally be open again? Soon, the city says – Fond du Lac Reporter

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Road work on South Military Road near Seymour Street should be completed by mid-October, opening the busy street back up to motorists.(Photo: Doug Raflik/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)

FOND DU LAC - City drivers will be happy to know there is an end in sight.

Since the latter part ofApril, motorists have been maneuvering around a road construction project on South Military Road that runs from just southwest of Seymour Street to Oak Park Avenue the dead end streetbeforethebypass atPioneer Road.

Contractors are scheduled to complete the work the week ofOct. 12, although the exact date is uncertain due to possible weather delays, said City Engineer Paul De Vries.

The roadway was due for replacement because of aging infrastructure, with some of the concrete pavement dating back to the 1940s, De Vries said.

The project includes new sanitary and storm sewers, water mains,sidewalks and driveways and landscaping along about 2,000 feet of Military Road. It's afairlytypical reconstruction project, he said,in line with what'sbeen occurring throughout the cityas the city's publicworks department tackles road repair needs.

"Maintaining access to residents and businesses was challenging during this project but the contractor did a good job at working with the owners," De Vries said.

Seymour Street, where it meets Military Road, came in at an angle, causing visibility problems for drivers. The project improved the street so it is now a typical T-intersection.

The project was locally funded at a cost of around $2,375,000.

De Vries said he thanks residents and businesses along that stretch for their patience.

More work along Military Road is slated for 2022, and includesproposed improvements that extend from Superior Street to Western Avenue.The project will replace deteriorated pavement and add new curb and gutter, sidewalks, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mainand street lighting.

Contact Sharon Roznik at 920-907-7936 or sroznik@gannett.com. Follow her on Facebook atfacebook.com/reporterroz/

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