Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Press Release

Governor Evers approves WIS 32 (N. Lake Drive) reconstruction project in Milwaukee County

 

By - Jul 16th, 2024 04:00 pm

To invest in Wisconsin’s transportation system, Governor Evers has approved a multi-year, $8.77 million reconstruction project along WIS 32 (N. Lake Drive), from E. Newberry Boulevard to E. Edgewood Avenue in Milwaukee County. WisDOT is partnering with the city of Milwaukee for this project. A.W. Oakes and Son, Inc. is the prime contractor with construction scheduled to begin Monday, July 22.

Improvements include:

  • Pavement replacement within project limits.
  • Curb and ramp improvements.
  • Enhance pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.
  • Replace drainage structure.
  • Update streetlights and traffic signals.

Traffic Impacts:

WIS 32 will be closed to through traffic during construction. The following detours will be posted during 2024 construction.

Northbound WIS 32 detour:

  • E. Kenwood Boulevard to N. Oakland Avenue to WIS 190 (Capitol Drive)

Southbound WIS 32 detour:

  • WIS 190 (Capitol Drive) to N. Maryland Avenue to E. Kenwood Boulevard

A single southbound lane of WIS 32 will remain open to local traffic only. Access to local residences and businesses will be maintained.

Schedule:

Construction is scheduled to be completed by mid-2025. Work will be completed in two stages:

2024: Stage 1

  • Construction between E. Edgewood Avenue and E. Kenwood Boulevard

2025: Stage 2

  • Construction between E. Kenwood Boulevard and E. Newberry Boulevard

Traffic restrictions will be lifted during the winter shutdown. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Visit the project webpage at: https://projects.511wi.gov/32pavement/

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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