WisDOT announces public meeting for National Avenue (WIS 59) project

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), in partnership with the City of Milwaukee, will host a public involvement meeting on two separate dates to share the proposed alternative for public feedback on the National Avenue (WIS 59) project. The proposed project would rebuild W. National Avenue (WIS 59), between 1^st Street and 39^th Street, to improve travel and safety for all modes of transportation.

Meeting Details:

Thursday, June 8 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) 816 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Saturday, June 10 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) 816 W. National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53204​

 

These meetings will be held in an open-house format with maps and other materials showing design details available for viewing. Project representatives will be present to discuss the project on an individual basis.

The meeting facility is transit accessible via Route 18 and is wheelchair accessible. Deaf or hard of hearing persons needing assistance may contact the WisDOT project representative listed below via the Wisconsin Telecommunication Relay System (dial 711). A Spanish interpreter will be onsite. Those who would like another interpreter present at the meeting can contact the WisDOT project representative. To allow time for arranging assistance, please call several working days prior to the meeting.

For additional information about the proposed improvements, please contact WisDOT Project Manager, Debra Tarnow at 262 548-6768, debra.tarnow@dot.wi.gov or visit engagemke.com/national-avenue.

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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.