Governor Evers approves I-43 resurfacing project in Milwaukee County

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $13.3 million resurfacing project along I-43, from the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge to Bender Road in Milwaukee County. This segment is the final piece of roadway to be improved in the I-43 corridor spanning north of downtown Milwaukee to Grafton. Zignego is the prime contractor for the project. Construction is scheduled to begin May 12, with completion in fall 2025.

Improvements include:

• Resurfacing approximately a mile and a half of roadway
• Concrete spot repairs on all ramps within the Silver Spring Drive interchange
• Minor signal repair at the I-43 northbound exit ramp to Port Washington Road
• Drainage improvements
• Structure maintenance and improvements on retaining walls and noise walls along I-43

What to expect:

Long-term single lane closures along I-43 will begin on Monday evening, May 12.

• I-43 northbound will be reduced from three (3) lanes to two (2) lanes from just north of Capitol Drive to Bender Road
• I-43 southbound will be reduced from three (3) lanes to two (2) lanes from Good Hope Road to the Oak Leaf Trail Bridge over I-43
• Additional overnight lane closures

Long-term lane closures are expected through summer 2025. Intermittent closures of local roads and ramps will be required throughout the project.

All work is weather-dependent and subject to change. For more information, visit the project website at: https://projects.511wi.gov/43oakleaf/

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.