Demolition of 27th Street bridge over I-94 is nearing completion

MILWAUKEE - Demolition of the 27th Street Bridge is nearly complete – and we're looking ahead to new long-term closures for the I-94 East-West Project. 

Jason Roselle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details. 

I-94 East-West Freeway Project

• Demolition of the 27th Street bridge over I-94 is nearing completion.
• The concrete bridge deck has been removed
• A portion of the existing steel girders has been removed
• Overnight full freeway closures are planned next week, Monday through Wednesday, between the Stadium Interchange and the Marquette Interchange to complete girder removal.
• The Early East Leg segment of the project will enter its next stage in early March to begin temporary widening of I-94.

Impacts will include

• Long-term single lane closure on I-94 eastbound between 35th and 25th Streets through late 2026
• Long-term closure of the 35th Street entrance ramp to I-94 eastbound through late 2026