Department of Public Works

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Milwaukee Makes It Easier To Rake Your Leaves

New map suggests when you need to get those leaves to the curb.

11th District town hall meeting to take place on Tuesday, October 8

Cost Soars to Replace Milwaukee’s Least-Used Downtown Bridge

How could project's cost rise by 80%, DPW is asked. Two reasons.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Zillman Park grand opening set for Friday, September 27

Attention residents: Those leaves won’t collect themselves

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland September 24, 2024

Former City of Milwaukee Employee Sentenced in Embezzlement Case

Construction Starts On Safety Upgrades for E. North Ave.

Key eastside street being overhauled to improve safety for all users.

What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?

Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.

Improvements coming to E. North Ave. will benefit commuters, pedestrians & cyclists

City of Milwaukee Awarded $25 Million for Center Street Transformation

Milwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years

City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.

City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park

'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.

Department of Public Works 2024 Labor Day Schedule

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Remembering Cecilia Gilbert

'The Queen' brought joyful passion and a savvy insider's knowledge to her work with city government and many civic boards.

Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations

Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.

Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention

Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.

Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges

Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.

Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art

Rolling sculpture aims to provoke, encourage people to drive safer.

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Back to School Health Fair

Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’

Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.

South Side Community Walk Steps Off Thursday Afternoon

RNC Preview – Day 1, Monday July 15

Our daily guide to what to expect, and where,

City of Milwaukee Hosts Micromobility Mixer at Heart(beats) of the City

Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’

Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.

Milwaukee Aims High In Bid For Transportation Grants

And it looks like the State of Wisconsin has federal aid to make dreams into reality.

Department of Public Works 2024 Juneteenth Holiday Schedule

Dockwall Collapse Creates Uncertain Future For Riverfront Site

City could compel repairs, but hasn't yet. What comes next?

Major Traffic Calming Changes Coming To Prospect Avenue

Raised crosswalks and curb bump-outs are designed to aid pedestrians.

Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors

Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.

Mayor Johnson Celebrates “Wisconsin Bike Week” with Annual Bike Ride

Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown

Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.

WisDOT, Waukesha County promote work zone safety ahead of summer travel season

Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes

And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.

Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently

Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.

Project Clean and Green comes to the 13th District beginning May 13th

Public Works Committee to review communication from DPW on street light grid repair and replacement

Public Works Committee to discuss parking/traffic & enhanced streetcar service during major lakefront festivals

Vendors can apply to operate in the Capitol Drive Density-Limited Zone

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

DPW reminds public regarding placement of political signs in public right of way

Wisconsin Uses Millions of Tons of Salt

Polluting our land and water and increasing Lake Michigan's salinity. First story in a series.

Failing City Hall Facade Will Cost At Least $1.6 Million To Repair

And will 2014 settlement place growing costs on taxpayers?

Ald. Westmoreland establishes plan for food trucks on Capitol Drive

Ald. Coggs seeks details and repair plans to address city’s streetlight outage problems

City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino

Felony plea agreements lay out the fraudulent scheme.

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

Scooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year

And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.

Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight

Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Adding Remote Control System To Its 780 Traffic Lights

City hopes to reduce backups, improve safety.

Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working

Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.

After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall

On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

DPW Working To Repair Street Light Outages Caused by Recent Weather Conditions

Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024

'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets

And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.

Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee

Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Locations Closing Early Due to Worsening Weather

Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Prioritize Cold Weather Health and Safety

Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition

Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.

City of Milwaukee Health Department closing for snow

Milwaukee Health Department Reminds Residents to Stay Safe and Warm During Upcoming Winter Storm

Post-Christmas Mulch-O-Rama returns to the Garden District

Department of Public Works 2023-24 New Year Holiday Schedules

Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art

Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.

Christmas tree collection to begin on Tuesday, December 26

Department of Public Works 2023 Christmas Holiday Schedules

City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon

Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.

Wisconsin Communities Get Federal Funds for Street Safety

$11 million for eight local governments, including $4 million for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line

Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.

Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership

Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.

City of Milwaukee Earns $4 Million Grant to Advance Traffic Safety Initiatives

The Return of Black Husky’s Christmas Tree Spruce Beer

4th annual version of beer brewed with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.

Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees

"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.

Leaf Collection Continues Throughout Milwaukee

City to No Longer Collect Holiday Trees Curbside: Additional Drop Sites Offered

New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street

One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.

Church, Cupid Partner On Affordable Housing

St. Matthew Church will see nearby vacant lots turned into 50 apartments for seniors.

Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date

Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.

Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?

Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?

Residents invited to 14th District town hall meeting on Sunday, December 3

Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass

Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions

But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?

Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval

Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.

Leaf Collection Deadline Extended

Rake Your Leaves into the Street through Sunday, November 26, 2023

Mayor Johnson to Light 2023 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree on Friday, November 17 at Cheer District, Illuminated by the We Energies Foundation

110th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place from 5-7 p.m.

Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction

Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer

Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.

From the 2nd District to the Deer District, city Christmas Tree brings joy to all

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. November 1, 2023