Upcoming Weekend Closure of Northbound Collector-Distributor Lanes in the Mitchell Interchange
As part of the ongoing Mitchell Interchange resurfacing and improvement project in Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming lane and ramp closures in the interchange.
9 P.M. Friday, June 5 – 4 A.M. Monday, June 8
- The northbound I-41/94 collector-distributor lanes between College Avenue and Layton Avenue will close for resurfacing work.
- All ramps within the northbound collector-distributor will also be closed during this time
- I-41/94 northbound on-ramp from College Avenue
- I-41/94 northbound off-ramp to WIS 119 (to MKE airport)
- I-41/94 northbound on-ramp from WIS 119 (from MKE airport)
- I-41/94 northbound off-ramp to Layton Avenue
- Northbound I-94/41 will be reduced to three lanes between College Avenue and Layton Avenue.
- The northbound to westbound system ramp in the Mitchell Interchange will be reduced to one lane.
Airport Access:
Northbound I-94/41 airport traffic should exit at College Avenue, go east on College Avenue, and turn north on WIS 38 (Howell Avenue) to reach the airport.
When leaving the airport, northbound I-94/41 traffic should use northbound WIS 38 (Howell Avenue), turn west Layton Avenue, then use the northbound on-ramp.
When leaving the airport, westbound I-894 traffic should use northbound WIS 38 (Howell Avenue), turn west on Howard Avenue, then use the southbound I-94/43 ramp to access westbound I-894.
Southbound I-94/41 access to/from the airport will not be affected by this work.
What is a collector-distributor? A collector-distributor road runs parallel to the main travel lanes of a highway or interstate and connects it to ramps and frontage roads for improved safety, mobility, and traffic flow.
View the project website here: https://projects.511wi.gov/mitchellresurf/
For up-to-date travel information, use 511wi.gov.
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.
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