Full freeway closures set for Zoo Interchange project

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation says the first major freeway closures are set for the Zoo Interchange reconstruction project.

On Thursday, January 24th, contractors will begin work to demolish the Greenfield Ave. bridge over I-894/US 45. Demolition is scheduled this weekend.

Motorists should be aware of the following freeway impacts:

Wednesday (1/23)

    Thursday (1/24)

      Friday (1/25) demolition

        Saturday (1/26) demolition

          Access to businesses and residences within the closure area will be maintained at all times. That is welcome news to Jeff Zenoni. He's the co-owner of Uncle Bob's Music Center at 103rd and Greenfield. He's not too worried about losing customers during the eight-month-long bridge construction project.

          "If they can get here, they're going to get here. Because like me, I only have so much time to do the things I need to do," said Zenoni. "And if I like a store, I'll get there even if I have to go around the block. So in the long run it will be a little bit better. They'll have smoother roads to drive on."

          Construction project manager Jay Obenberger says if you regularly use the Greenfield Ave. bridge, you may want to take Highway 100, National Ave., or 54th St. to get around.

          "So if you're coming north on I-894, you will still be able to exit and go east on Greenfield Avenue. And if you use Greenfield Avenue to go west, you'll still be able to exit Greenfield Avenue and go west. You'll just not be able to go over the bridge," said Obenberger.

          For the demolition Friday night, I-894 will be completely closed from 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday. 

          Get updates on the progress of the construction by "liking" the Zoo Interchange Facebook page.