Milwaukee County I-94 East-West construction; traffic impacts begin Nov. 3
I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee (October 2025)
MILWAUKEE COUNTY - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that traffic impacts will begin Monday morning, Nov. 3, on the first segment of the I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee County.
Referred to as the West Leg Segment, crews will begin reconstructing I-94 between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive.
Overview of West Leg Segment
- Expanding I-94 to four lanes in each direction between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive
- Reconstructing the Hawley Road interchange as a half-interchange; ramps to and from the east will be eliminated while access to and from the west will remain after reconstruction.
- Reconstructing the 68th Street / 70th Street interchange
I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee (October 2025)
Long-term closures
What you can do:
The I-94 East-West corridor is one of the busiest routes in Wisconsin, serving approximately 158,000 -178,000 vehicles per day.
To safely construct the project while maximizing available traffic flow, the following traffic impacts will take place starting the week of Nov. 3:
- Long-term single lane closure in each direction of I-94 between 70th Street and Zablocki Drive
- Long-term closure of the Hawley Road Interchange
- Long-term closure of the southbound WIS 175 system ramp to westbound I-94
- Long-term closure of the 68th Street entrance ramp to eastbound I-94
- 30-day closure of the southbound WIS 175 exit ramp to Frederick Miller Way
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation said in a news release that this project is a vital investment in addressing deteriorated roadway conditions, obsolete road/bridge design, traffic demands, and high crash rates.
I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee, concerns remain top of mind
WisDOT said the I-94 East-West project will make a stretch of highway healthier and safer for the next 75 years. Community involvement is encouraged.
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Travelers should plan ahead by adding extra time, finding alternate routes, and knowing what resources are available.
Stay updated
- WisDOT will incorporate a Queue Warning System on the interstate leading up to the work zone providing advanced notice to drivers of upcoming travel times and delays
- Know Before You Go - For reliable traffic updates and travel services, visit: 511wi.gov.
- To learn more about the I-94 East-West project, visit: https://www.94eastwest.wisconsindot.gov/
Schedule
What we know:
Construction on 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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I-94 East-West Project
What we know:
The I-94 East-West project covers approximately 3.5 miles of I-94, between 70th Street and 16th Street, in Milwaukee County.
This project will modernize the corridor by improving safety, replacing aging infrastructure and reducing congestion. I-94 plays a key role in moving local traffic, commuters, tourists, freight, and other movements to major sites around and beyond the southeast region of the state.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.