This project will reconstruct approximately 0.85 miles of WIS 32 (N. Lake Drive) from E. Newberry Blvd. to E. Edgewood Ave. in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Improvement Include:

• Pavement replacement within project limits
• Curb and ramp improvements
• Enhanced pedestrian and bike accommodations
• Replacing drainage structure
• Updating street lighting and traffic signals

Traffic Impacts:

WIS 32 will be closed to through traffic with a posted detour during construction.

Northbound WIS 32 detour:

• E. Kenwood Blvd. to North Oakland Ave. to WIS 190 (Capital Drive)

Southbound WIS 32 detour:

• WIS 190 (Capital Drive) to N. Maryland Ave. to E. Kenwood Ave.

One lane of southbound WIS 32 will remain open to local traffic only.

Access to residents and local businesses will be maintained throughout the project.

Access to the nearby Oak Leaf Trail will be maintained throughout construction.

Schedule:

Construction is scheduled to begin in late July 2024 and be completed in summer 2025.

Work will be completed in multiple stages.

• 2024: Stage one
  • Construction between E. Edgewood Ave. and E. Kenwood Blvd.
• 2025: Stage two
  • Construction between E. Kenwood Blvd. and E. Newberry Blvd.

Traffic restrictions will be lifted during the winter shutdown, between stage one and stage two.

Additional Resources:

View more about the project staging and planning at the city of Milwaukee’s project webpage.