Pavement work to begin in Zoo Interchange

As part of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) Zoo Interchange project, pavement repairs will take place in a few spot locations in the Zoo Interchange. Work is anticipated to begin the week of April 17. The following closures will be necessary to accommodate the work.

• Bluemound Road entrance ramp to I-41 North
  • Full ramp closure for approximately 2 weeks followed by westbound-access-only for 2 weeks

• WIS 100 entrance ramp to I-94 East
  • Full ramp closure for approximately 6 weeks

• I-94 East exit ramp to 84th Street
  • No access to ramp from I-94 East for approximately 6 weeks (access to 84th Street exit to remain open from the I-41/I-894 North and South system ramps)

• I-41/I-894 South left lane between Greenfield Avenue and Lincoln Avenue
  • Left lane closure for approximately 2 weeks

Periodic overnight full and lane closures on I-94 eastbound will be needed to facilitate the work. Work is scheduled to be complete before Memorial Day weekend. This schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. For up-to-date travel information, use 511wi.gov

For project information and updates, visit:  Zoo Interchange Project – (511wi.gov)

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For more information regarding Southeast Region traffic impacts, transportation news and project updates:

• Follow us on Twitter: @WisDOTsoutheast
• Visit the region’s construction websites on 511WI
• Browse project designs and studies currently underway

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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