First public meeting set for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with Milwaukee County and the City of Milwaukee, is hosting a public involvement meeting regarding the Reimagining WIS 175 Study. The meeting is the first of several opportunities for the public to share their comments on the existing conditions of the area between Wisconsin Avenue and Lisbon Avenue, as well as potential future improvements to the corridor.

Meeting Details:

Thursday, May 11
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 West Vliet Street, Milwaukee, 53208

The meeting will be held in an open-house format with maps and other materials outlining the study area available for viewing. Project representatives will be present to discuss the study’s scope on an individual basis. Those unable to attend are encouraged to share their thoughts online through a virtual comment box and survey located at Wisconsindot.gov/reimagine175. Details on future public meetings will also be posted.

The meeting facility is transit accessible via Route 33 and is wheelchair accessible. Deaf or hard of hearing persons needing assistance may contact the WisDOT project representative listed below via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711). Those who would like an interpreter present at the meeting can also contact the WisDOT project representative. To allow time for arranging assistance, please call several working days prior to the meeting.

For additional information about the proposed improvements, please contact WisDOT Project Manager, Doug Cain at (262) 546-5603, Douglas.cain@dot.wi.gov or visit Wisconsindot.gov/reimagine175

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For more information regarding Southeast Region traffic impacts, transportation news and project updates:

• Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTsoutheast
• Visit the region’s construction websites on 511WI
• Browse project designs and studies currently underway

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.