Omro’s WIS 21 work zone enters a new paving phase as bridge traffic resumes

The Fox River bridge on WIS 21 in Omro is back to two-way traffic, but drivers should not read that as the end of the project. WisDOT says the larger WIS 21 work zone remains closed and detoured, and crews are moving into a new paving phase beginning June 22.

According to WisDOT’s weekly Northeast Region update, two-way traffic on the bridge was restored on May 29, 2026. That is welcome news for local trips across the river and for anyone using the corridor to reach downtown Omro, nearby neighborhoods, or the broader Winnebago County route network. But the agency says the work zone is still active, and through traffic is still being routed around the project.

Where the project stands now

The WIS 21 project runs from the Fox River bridge in Omro to west of Washburn Street in Oshkosh. WisDOT says the road remains closed and detoured for the project, and access will be maintained for residents, businesses, and emergency vehicles.

That access note matters for people living or working near the corridor. Even with the bridge open again, this is still an active construction zone, so travel patterns can continue to change as crews move from one segment to the next.

What changes on June 22

The next phase is centered between WIS 116 and Leonard Point Road. WisDOT says crews will begin preparing for milling and paving there on June 22, 2026. The weekly update also notes work at Oakwood, where curb and gutter and sidewalk work are part of the current stage.

Oakwood closed on June 1, 2026, and WisDOT says there is no access to WIS 21 from that street. For nearby residents and business owners, that means the route is not simply reopened or finished; it is shifting into a different phase with different traffic and access impacts.

What to expect next

WisDOT’s project overview says the work began April 6, 2026, and is scheduled to continue into early November 2026. The practical takeaway for Omro commuters is simple: the bridge reopening gives the city some relief, but the corridor is still under construction and will be for months.

Drivers who use WIS 21 regularly should still plan for delays, watch for changing traffic control, and expect continued work-zone conditions through the fall.

Sources

• WisDOT weekly Northeast Region construction update