Milwaukee's Lake Drive reconstruction project; $8.77M project OK'd
MILWAUKEE - A multi-year, $8.77 million reconstruction project along WIS 32 (N. Lake Drive), from E. Newberry Boulevard to E. Edgewood Avenue in Milwaukee County, has been approved by the state.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is partnering with the city of Milwaukee for this project – and construction is scheduled to begin Monday, July 22.
Improvements planned
- Pavement replacement within project limits.
- Curb and ramp improvements.
- Enhance pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
- Replace drainage structure.
- Update streetlights and traffic signals.
WIS 32 will be closed to through traffic during construction. The following detours will be posted during 2024 construction.
- Northbound WIS 32 detourE. Kenwood Boulevard to N. Oakland Avenue to WIS 190 (Capitol Drive)
- E. Kenwood Boulevard to N. Oakland Avenue to WIS 190 (Capitol Drive)
- Southbound WIS 32 detourWIS 190 (Capitol Drive) to N. Maryland Avenue to E. Kenwood Boulevard
- WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) to N. Maryland Avenue to E. Kenwood Boulevard
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A single southbound lane of WIS 32 will remain open to local traffic only. Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained.
Construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-2025. Work will be completed in the following two stages:
- 2024: Stage 1Construction between E. Edgewood Avenue and E. Kenwood Boulevard
- Construction between E. Edgewood Avenue and E. Kenwood Boulevard
- 2025: Stage 2Construction between E. Kenwood Boulevard and E. Newberry Boulevard
- Construction between E. Kenwood Boulevard and E. Newberry Boulevard
Traffic restrictions will be lifted during the winter shutdown, officials said.