I-43 construction; Milwaukee bridges, ramps to be addressed
MILWAUKEE - Rehabilitation work on five Milwaukee bridges over Interstate 43 is scheduled to begin this week, weather permitting, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation confirmed Tuesday, May 2.
Gov. Tony Evers approved a $70 million contract to rehabilitate the bridges and address aging pavement along I-43. The project will also address lighting and ramps, adjacent intersections along Locust Street and Burleigh Street and build auxiliary lanes for improved merging.
The bridges to be rehabilitated include those at Brown Street, Center Street, Wright Street, Locust Street and Burleigh Street.
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What to Expect in 2023
- Overnight lane and ramp closures, along with intermittent overnight full freeway closures
- Long-term single lane closures along I-43 beginning later this summer
- Alternating long-term ramp closures
- Long-term local street closures are scheduled to take place for bridge work.
Construction is scheduled for completion by late 2024. Additional information – including maps and renderings – can be found on the WisDOT project website.