Governor Evers Approves WIS 181 Resurfacing Project in Milwaukee County

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $13.4 million roadway resurfacing and improvement project along WIS 181 (76th Street), between Florist Avenue and County Q (County Line Road) in Milwaukee County. LaLonde Contractors is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin the week of March 2.

Improvements include:

• Resurface WIS 181 (76th Street) within project limits
• Upgrades to 12 signalized intersections within project limits
• Pedestrian safety enhancements, including curb ramp updates
• New sidewalk installations
• New pavement marking and signing

As part of this project, there will be a reduction in travel lanes in multiple areas of the corridor.

Traffic Impacts:

This project will be completed under single and double lane closures along WIS 181 (76th Street) with traffic maintained in both directions. Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.

This project is scheduled for completion in late fall 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/181resurface/

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.