GREEN BAY (WLUK) — Delays and disruptions will be coming to your daily commute.

A project involving I-41 flyover ramps in Brown County starts Tuesday, where a total of six flyover ramps will see closures.

The good news is, they won’t all be closed at the same time.

Delays and disruptions will be coming to your daily commute. A project involving I-41 flyover ramps in Brown County starts Tuesday, where a total of six flyover ramps will see closures. July 6, 2026 (WLUK/Tony Langfellow).

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said this project is necessary to help preserve the roads.

It’s been more than 10 years since the I-41 corridor was completed.

Now with the creation of some new technology, six I-41 flyover ramps in Brown County and one in Winnebago County are getting an upgrade.

This includes the I-41/I-43 interchange and the I-41/WIS 29 interchange.

“The project will be milling off the existing deck overlay and then be doing any necessary deck repairs. And then we’ll be putting on this new overlay, which is a more robust weather resistant overlay that will protect the bridge decks here,” Wisconsin DOT Project Manager Josh Lang said.

The new overlay is called “Polyester Polymer Concrete.”

But what exactly is that? When you’re driving on the ramps, you may notice patchy black and white spots on the road — that’s what the DOT is fixing, with a new specialized type of concrete.

Lang said the new overlay is key for high traffic areas.

“The main purpose of this material is to protect the bridge decks. That’s what our structures see the most wear and tear, but it does have those added benefits. The traction benefits the durability and such there,” Lang said.

The $6.87 million project is being funded through a mixture of state and federal funding.

Lang said the project is happening now because this new overlay technology didn’t exist until after the original highway project was complete.

There are no other issues with the flyover ramps, according to Lang.

Most of the closures will be quick, but will cause delays and detours.

Lang called this project an important step in preserving the roads for years to come.

“It’s really exciting. It’s really a great application of this material and I’m excited to see how this performs to keep our infrastructure, everything that was built with this 41 expansion in great shape,” Lang said.

The first ramp closure starts Tuesday with I-41 south to 29 west.

Lang said that work will last about a week.

The DOT expects all of the Brown County improvements to be done by September.

The Winnebago County project will begin in 2027.

I-41/I-43 interchange, Brown County:

• Northbound I-41 to southbound I-43 southbound (over Velp Avenue)
• Northbound I-43 to southbound I-41 (over I-41)
• Northbound I-43 to northbound I-41

I-41/WIS 32/WIS 29 interchange, Brown County:

• Southbound I-41 to westbound WIS 29 (over WIS 29)
• Eastbound WIS 29 to northbound I-41 (over I-41/WIS 29)
• Northbound I-41 to westbound WIS 29 (over I-41)

Winnebago County:

• Northbound I-41 to northbound US 45 (over I-41)

Another Team USA match in the World Cup means another party in downtown Detroit.

Hundreds of fans filled out Campus Martius Park ahead of Team USA’s Round of 16 match against Belgium. If USA wins at Lumen Field in Seattle, it’ll be its first time the Americans made the World Cup quarterfinals in more than 20 years.

This is the fifth Team USA watch party held by Detroit City Football Club for the World Cup.

Live match updates: USA-Belgium score, highlights with Balogun returning from red

One US soccer fan, Ankur Gupta, came with a red, white, and blue Einstein wig. Gupta said he hopes the fanfare at Campus Martius matches the in-person experience for Team USA matches.

“I went to the US-Seattle, US-Paraguay games, and they have this complete (expletive) show,” he said. “And it’s awesome.”

The conversation around tonight’s match has been dominated by FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play, nullifying a one-game suspension from his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

With Balogun available, the USMNT has an improved shot to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002, and only the second time ever.

Detroit watch party erups after USA goal vs. Belgium in World Cup

The downtown Detroit crowd reacts as USA’s Malik Tillman scores against Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 match on July 6, 2026.

This story will be updated.

USA TODAY contributed.

MILWAUKEE – On Tuesday, July 7, Milwaukee officials are set to release new quarterly crime numbers, following two separate incidents over the holiday weekend in two of the city’s popular entertainment districts that injured two police officers.

Holiday weekend violence

What we know:

Shortly after midnight Sunday, Milwaukee police said officers were chasing after people setting off fireworks in the Brady Street area when a firework injured an officer, a 33-year-old woman, near Cambridge and Brady Streets.

Viewer video of the fireworks

About two hours later, police said officers were running to the sound of gunshots near Water and Knapp Streets, when a car fleeing the scene hit an officer.

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In that incident, Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said the injured officer, as well as other officers, shot at the vehicle – which sped off. Norman said the car was found about 12 blocks away, near 12th and Fond du Lac, as well as the injured 18-year-old driver. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of gunshot wounds, and is expected to survive. Police said a gun was found in the suspect vehicle, as well as in the area where the man was arrested.

Milwaukee police said both officers are recovering.

Officials respond

What they’re saying:

On Monday, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson noted the hundreds – if not thousands of people – who celebrated the holiday weekend responsibly, while calling out the upbringing of people who cause chaos in the city.

“This is beyond a policing thing,” said Johnson, following a press conference in the city’s Uptown neighborhood at 55th and Wright. “I don’t want to put this at the feet of the police department. Those folks who go down there and cause problems, they make a decision to do that,” Johnson said.

The events are just the latest incidents to happen in the city’s entertainment districts. Brady Street recently implemented its pilot safety plan.

“Is there a concern these have an impact on business and drawing more people that want to be there, to enjoy a safe environment?” asked FOX6’s Bill Miston.

“I’m always taking a look, and trying to be cognizant of what these sort of events mean for businesses, for public safety, and for the city as a whole,” Johnson said.

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Milwaukee Downtown said it was disheartened by the incidents on Water and nearby Brady Streets, and wished the officers a quick and full recovery. In a statement, Milwaukee Downtown thanked police for their dedication to keeping the entertainment districts safe.

“Downtown Milwaukee welcomed tens of thousands of guests over the milestone holiday weekend. It is unfortunate that these actions overshadow the many positive experiences shared by residents and visitors,” said CEO Matt Dorner. 

Portions of this article were formatted using A.I. FOX6’s Bill Miston and an editor reviewed it for accuracy and tone prior to publishing.