Appleton’s I-41 named ‘angriest route’ in Wisconsin in law firm survey

Fox Valley area drivers, you’re not alone in your feelings around Interstate 41 construction.

In a survey from Munley Law, a personal injury law firm, I-41 was named the “angriest route” in Wisconsin. The law firm surveyed more than 3,000 workers nationwide on the worst commutes in each state that causes the most road rage.

The workers were asked which commutes make them angry because of road congestion, aggressive driving or unpredictable delays. Munley Law said people were polled to reflect the U.S. working population. The results of the “Toxic Traffic” survey were released in February.

The Fox Valley ranked on top of the list in Wisconsin, likely due to the traffic changes amid construction on I-41.

Traffic congestion probably won’t get better soon. The ongoing I-41 project will continue through 2030 to reconstruct 23 miles of the interstate between Grand Chute and De Pere.

One of the largest impacts of the project will start in spring in Appleton with the closure of the State 47/Richmond Street interchange. All on- and off-ramps and the bridge over I-41 will close from spring to fall this year.

Air your grievances in person

If you want to attend a meeting about the I-41 project, attend a public meeting at 5-7 p.m. March 17 at The Marq, 3177 French Road in De Pere, or 5-7 p.m. March 19 at Fox Valley Technical College’s D.J. Bordini Center, 5 N. Systems Drive in Appleton.

Contact Benita Mathew at bmathew@usatodayco.com.