Lake Drive Paving Project Begins in Fox Point: What to Know
If your summer plans take you near Lake Drive in Fox Point, expect detours and construction delays starting the week of July 21, 2025—weather permitting.
Crews will begin paving the first layer of asphalt (binder course) from Green Tree Road to School Road on Monday and Tuesday (July 21 or 22). During this time, Lake Drive will remain closed to through traffic, and local squads will be enforcing the closure.
This means no through traffic: During paving, there will be hard stops at Green Tree and School Roads - the areas shown below.
Detour Routes for Local Residents:
If you live east of Lake Drive (Barnett, Belmont, or View): Use Green Tree Road to access Santa Monica Boulevard.
If you're near or south of Daphne Road: Use Daphne Road to reach Santa Monica.
Residents north of Lake Drive, including Holly Court: Use Barnett to reach Green Tree Road and exit the area.
If you're on Lake Drive Court: Use Belmont to reach Green Tree Road.
Crews will begin paving the first layer of asphalt from Green Tree Road to School Road on Monday and Tuesday (July 21 or 22). During this time, Lake Drive will remain closed to through traffic, and local squads will be enforcing the closure.