CTH E in Town of Merton REMAINS CLOSED. Expected to reopen in 3 weeks as repairs begin August 24.

Waukesha County has closed CTH E between CTH Q and CTH VV due to a box culvert failure at the tributary of the Oconomowoc River, located between Lake Keesus and the Oconomowoc River effective August 4, 2026.

The closure is approximately 1/2 mile north of CTH VV.  Barricades are being put in place by Waukesha County, and the road will be closed to through traffic for safety reasons.  

Repair work will include new steel supports and retaining structures; reconstruction of the affected roadway slope; installation of safety barriers; pavement and pavement-marking restoration; and final landscaping and site restoration.

Please do not move or go around barricades.  This is a safety issue and can be very dangerous.  Instead go east to Camp Whitcomb Road to get to your destination. 

Local access will be maintained from both the north and south; however, traffic will not be able to pass through the closure area.  

Please use alternate routes and follow posted barricades and signage.