Long-term closures related to I-94 reconstruction; what you need to know

Long-term closures related to I-94 reconstruction

Jason Roselle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with details on the long-term closures related to the Interstate 94 reconstruction project in Milwaukee.

MILWAUKEE - There will be some major ramp closures along I-94 on Monday you need to be aware of. Jason Roselle from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation joins FOX6 WakeUp with details on the long-term closures related to the Interstate 94 reconstruction project in Milwaukee.

Traffic impact

Timeline:

The long-term closure of the General Mitchell Boulevard entrance ramp to I-94 westbound, as well as the I-94 eastbound exit ramp to Mitchell, start overnight Monday, Dec. 15. 

The closures, part of the project's West Leg Segment, will facilitate reconstruction of the Hawley Road Interchange and prepare I-94 westbound for bidirectional traffic. Both closures are expected to last through March 2026. 

In late December or early January, Hawley Road is scheduled to fully close at I-94 through late 2028.

WisDOT said the West Leg Segment is scheduled to be complete by late 2028. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

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Detours

For the Mitchell entrance ramp closure:

• Bluemound Road to 84th Street

For the I-94 exit ramp closure:

• I-94 eastbound to WIS 175 southbound to Frederick Miller Way

For the Hawley Road closure:

• WIS 175 between Wisconsin Avenue/Bluemound Road and National Avenue