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West Bend road construction season beginning

The road construction season in the City of West Bend has seven total road and infrastructure projects, including six projects by the city and one from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. 
The City of West Bend has identified $3.95 million in total investment for the 2026 construction season. Around $3 million comes from capital funding approved by the West Bend Common Council as part of the 2026 budget, with the remaining funds coming from utility resources and previously allocated dollars.  

The projects scheduled for the construction season include Kilbourne Avenue (Indiana Avenue to Winchester Drive), for a full reconstruction project which includes utilities, sidewalk improvements and new pavement. Heather Drive (Eder Land to Sylvan Way) for road reconstruction with utility upgrades and pavement replacement.  

Routine street maintenance and pothole repairs conducted by the Department of Public Works will continue throughout the season and are not included in the project totals above, according to the City of West Bend.