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Lane restrictions begin soon on I-94 East-West project in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin lane restrictions next week to rehabilitate I-94 eastbound from 70th St. to 32nd Street in Milwaukee County.
“Work will be phased on the 2.5-mile stretch to keep two lanes open in each direction during daytime hours, beginning the week of Feb. 20,” said Bob Gutierrez, WisDOT project chief. “At night, however, double lane closures are necessary to meet the aggressive project schedule,” he noted. Night work will begin Feb. 12 between 9:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Mitchell Boulevard will be reconstructed from just north of Story Parkway to just south of the I-94 freeway ramps. Existing pavement will be replaced and sidewalk will be added along the east side of Mitchell Boulevard under the freeway. Construction is scheduled from early March through mid April 2012, weather-permitting.
Mitchell Boulevard and the I-94 freeway ramps to and from Mitchell Boulevard will be fully closed during construction, except during Brewers home games. Motorists can use Miller Park Way/US 41, Hawley Road and Bluemound Road to get around this closure. The eastbound 68th Street entrance ramp will be closed throughout the project for traffic management. Other ramp work will be staged throughout construction to minimize impacts.
“Daytime lane restrictions on I-94 eastbound will conclude just in time for Summerfest,” said Gutierrez.
The $9 million contract went to Payne and Dolan of Waukesha.
The I-94 East-West Freeway is one of the busiest routes in southeast Wisconsin. It serves as a vital link to downtown Milwaukee and the western suburbs. Pavement repair and bridge work is needed to keep I-94 serving the area.
In 2011, crews completed resurfacing work in both directions from WIS 16 to 124th Street in Waukesha County, and westbound I-94 from 70th St to 32nd Street in Milwaukee County. That project was on time and on budget.
WisDOT encourages motorists to plan ahead, use alternate routes and modes of transportation, and expect delays during this project. Drivers from the west should be aware that there are two construction projects taking place this spring/summer in the vicinity of this project:
- US 18 (Bluemound Road) between I-94 and Moorland Road: early spring to Labor Day. US 18 will be open to traffic and businesses with temporary lane shifts and changes in access during construction.
- WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) from Brookfield Road to WIS 100 (Mayfair Road): underway now until October. Capitol Drive will remain open to traffic during construction during peak hours, with temporary changes in how motorists drive through the construction zone. Between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction
Neighbors have noticed a new "For Sale" sign indicating a commercial venture on the vacant Story Hill Gardens / Central Gardens lot.
Ald. Michael Murphy responds to neighbors' questions and concerns:
Dear Story Hill Neighbors,
The "For Sale" sign on Sheila Firari's lot came as a surprise to me as well, as Sheila never communicated to me her intent to erect this signage. I have expressed to her my disappointment that she did not share this intent with me or any of the surrounding neighbors. That being said, the zoning for this site has not changed and remains a Detailed Plan Development. The following criteria remain in effect:
In order for building construction to occur, both the City Plan Commission and the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development committee will need to hold public hearings. Furthermore, the Common Council must approve the Detailed Planned Development owner's written narrative and plans for the retail property fronting Bluemound Road. This is required regardless of who owns the property.
As always, please feel free to call my office if you would like to discuss this in more detail.
Best,
Michael J. Murphy
Alderman, 10th District
200 East Wells Street, Room 205
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 286-3763 <phone>
(414) 286-3456 <fax>
mmurph@milwaukee.gov
Many thanks to vigilant Story Hill neighbors and the Milwaukee Police Dept. for their quick work identifying and apprehending a UPS package thief. The merchandise was returned to its rightful owner. Report suspicious behavior to the MPD and remember to keep your home, garage and car doors and windows closed and locked - don't give would-be thieves the opportunity!