Summary of Traffic Alert for I-94 Construction
Key Points:
- A major traffic alert is in effect due to the commencement of a $1 billion Interstate 94 construction project.
- The project begins at midnight and focuses on the segment from General Mitchell Boulevard to 70th Street.
- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) announced that this is part of a larger $1.8 billion plan to widen I-94, projected for completion by 2033.
Construction Details:
- The first section, known as the West Leg segment, will involve rebuilding I-94 between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive.
- Various closures will start from November 3, including:
- Closure of the WIS 175 southbound exit ramp to Frederick Miller Way for 30 days.
- Long-term closures for the 68th Street entrance ramp and several I-94 exit ramps.
- Reduced traffic to two lanes on eastbound I-94 from 70th Street to General Mitchell Boulevard.
Impacts and Alternatives:
- Motorists can expect significant delays due to reduced lanes and ramp closures.
- Alternative routes include Wisconsin Avenue and Bluemound Road north of I-94 and Canal Street, National Avenue, and others south of I-94.
- The entirety of the West Leg project is expected to continue until 2028, with the goal of widening I-94 to four lanes in each direction.
Conclusion
This construction project will impact traffic significantly in the Milwaukee County area, so drivers are advised to plan accordingly and consider alternative routes.
