I-94 East-West project: Work on "Early East Leg" to begin Feb. 2
MILWAUKEE - Wisconsin has approved $61 million for the next segment of the I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee County.
Referred to as the ‘Early East Leg’ segment, work will take place between 25th Street and 30th Street, as well as in the 27th Street and St. Paul Avenue corridors.
Work is scheduled to begin Feb. 2.
"Early East Leg"
What we know:
A news release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) said the "Early East Leg" will involve the following:
- Reconstructing the 27th Street Bridge over I-94
- Reconstructing St. Paul Avenue, from 29th Street to 27th Street
- Reconstructing 28th Street as a cul-de-sac at St. Paul Avenue
- Temporarily widening I-94 eastbound under 27th Street
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Dig deeper:
To safely construct the project while maximizing available traffic flow, the following traffic impacts will take place on Feb. 2:
- Long-term closure of 27th Street
- Long-term closure of the I-94 eastbound exit to 26th Street / St. Paul AvenueDetour: Drivers can utilize nearby 35th Street or 13th Street exits
- Detour: Drivers can utilize nearby 35th Street or 13th Street exits
- Intermittent traffic impacts along nearby local roads
Utility work
What's next:
Utility work continues in the area. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures and traffic shifts along local roads. Before "Early East Leg" construction begins, utility work needs to take place on the 28th Street entrance ramp to I-94 westbound. This will require a two-month closure of the entrance ramp beginning in late January.
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Construction on the Early East Leg is scheduled to be complete in 2028. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.