Governor Evers approves tunnel lights improvement project in Milwaukee County

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Tony Evers has approved a $4.5 million improvement project to upgrade the lighting systems in various tunnels in Milwaukee County. MP Systems is the prime contractor for the project. Construction is scheduled to begin February 17.

Improvements include:

This project will upgrade the lighting system in four (4) tunnels in Milwaukee County.

• Northbound I-43 exit ramp tunnel to W. Kilbourn Avenue
• Northbound I-43 entrance ramp tunnel from W. Kilbourn Avenue
• Northbound WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) tunnel under MKE airport runway
• Southbound WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) tunnel under MKE airport runway

Traffic Impacts:

This project will be completed in multiple stages.

• Stage 1: Work on the northbound I-43 exit ramp tunnel to W. Kilbourn Avenue
  • Detour: Exit 73A (Fond Du Lac Avenue (WIS 145)) to 6th Street
• Stage 2: Work on the northbound I-43 entrance ramp from W. Kilbourn Avenue
  • Detour: 6th Street to Fond Du Lac Avenue (WIS 145)
• Stage 3: WIS 38 tunnels under MKE airport runway

WIS 38 (S. Howell Avenue) will remain open to traffic in both directions during construction with lane closures.

Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained. Work is scheduled for completion by mid-summer 2025. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

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

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.