Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Press Release

Governor Evers Approves Mitchell Interchange Resurfacing and Improvement Project in Milwaukee County

 

By - Sep 4th, 2025 01:11 pm

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a $31.2 million resurfacing and improvement project along I-41/94/43/894, through the Mitchell Interchange, in Milwaukee County. Rock Road Companies, Inc. is the prime contractor for the project. Work is scheduled to begin September 8.

Improvements:

This project will resurface and make improvements to approximately 6.5 miles of I-41/94/43/894, through the Mitchell Interchange. The project limits are Rawson Avenue to the south, Howard Avenue to the north, and 35th Street to the west. Improvements include:

  • Mill, patch, and resurface pavement within the corridor
  • New High Friction Surface Treatments
  • Bridge approach maintenance
  • Retaining wall and drainage improvements
  • Improvements to College Avenue park and ride lots
  • New signing and pavement marking

Traffic Impacts:

The majority of this project will be completed during overnight/off-peak hours. This project will maintain the current number of lanes and lane configurations.

Overnight/off-peak lane and ramp closures are anticipated. Detours will be posted for ramp closures.

Access to local businesses and residents will be maintained at all times.

Schedule:

This project is scheduled for completion fall 2026. Work will be paused during the winter months and will resume in spring 2026. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/mitchellresurf/

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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