Department of Public Works

Major Bridge Closure Will Last Until Spring

And will be followed by a parallel closure.

Will Shorewood Move Its Public Works Facility To Milwaukee?

Suburb quietly advancing big plan to purchase city land.

City Plan For Marcus Parking Structure Repairs Falling Apart

Financial data is murky. 'More unanswered questions than answers,' says comptroller.

Milwaukee Vying For Grants For Trail Extensions, Traffic Safety Projects

City submitting five applications to competitive grant program.

Brady Street Will Test Traffic Calming Measures

Two-phase project by city aims to slow cars, improve safety.

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

Report leaf piles to help make sure they will be cleaned up

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 18, 2025

Statement on the closure of the 16th Street Viaduct

From Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa December 6, 2025

DPW’s Swift Storm Response Marks a Sharp Turnaround from Last Winter’s Delays

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Department of Public Works 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Schedules

Brady Street Business Improvement District Partners with City of Milwaukee DPW on New Traffic Calming Measures