Department of Public Works

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.

Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making

City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.

Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes

Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

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

City of Milwaukee Receives Wisconsin Policy Forum Innovation Award for Access to Refuse Collection Information