Work to resume on I-894 project in Milwaukee County
Beginning Tuesday, March 11, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will resume work along I-894, between 84th Street and 35th Street, in Milwaukee County.
What to Expect
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- Beginning Tuesday, March 11, construction crews will resume shoulder work along the I-894 corridor. No closures are anticipated with this work.
- Beginning Monday, March 17:
The I-894 westbound exit ramp to southbound Forest Home Ave. (WIS 24) will close for approximately two weeks for storm sewer work.
The northbound Forest Home Ave. (WIS 24) entrance ramp to eastbound I-894 will close for approximately two weeks for storm sewer work.
Additional ramp and lane closures are anticipated as the project progresses.Construction on this project began in late 2023 and is scheduled for completion in summer 2025. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Zignego Company, Inc. is the prime contractor for the $59.7 million contract.
Visit the project webpage here: https://projects.511wi.gov/894/
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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