120 pumps and 73,000 sq feet: massive Buc-ee’s officially breaks ground near Chicago this week

Construction is set to begin this week on a massive new Buc-ee’s travel center near the Chicago area, marking a major milestone for one of the most anticipated commercial developments in Wisconsin.

City officials have announced that initial work on the project will begin during the week of July 13, with full-scale construction expected to ramp up in August.

Earthwork Begins This Week

According to city officials, crews will begin with minor earthwork before transitioning into active construction later in the summer.

While the travel center is currently expected to open to the public in 2028, officials indicated that construction could move faster than originally anticipated, potentially shortening the development timeline.

Massive Travel Center Planned

The new Buc-ee’s will be built in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, a location that will serve travelers from both Wisconsin and the greater Chicago metropolitan area…

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