Governor Evers approves I-41 and Capitol Drive interchange improvement project in Milwaukee County
To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $2.1 million improvement project for the I-41 and WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) interchange in Milwaukee County. Lunda Construction Co. is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin on March 18.
Improvements include:
- New concrete overlay and railing replacement on 118th Street bridge over Capitol Drive
- Deck repairs
- Concrete overlay and railing replacement on middle level of I-41/Capitol Drive interchange
- Structure painting of I-41 bridges
- Structure approach slab improvements
- New pavement markings and signing
Traffic Impacts:
- Long-term closure of I-41 northbound exit ramp to westbound Capitol Drive (March – July)
- Long-term closure of I-41 southbound exit ramp to eastbound Capitol Drive (August – November)
- Overnight closures of interchange mid-level for I-41 bridge painting
Work is scheduled for completion in late fall 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/41capitol/
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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