Project Details
This WisDOT project will make improvements to approximately 6.5 miles of I-41/I-43/I-94/I-894, through the Mitchell Interchange, in Milwaukee County. The project limits are between Rawson Avenue to the south, Howard Avenue to the north, and 35th Street to the west.
2026 Traffic Impacts:
The majority of the work will be completed during overnight hours with lane and ramp closures. Some work will require traffic impacts to weekend and daily traffic:
- Extended weekend full closures
- One weekend full closure of the southbound I-43/94 to westbound I-894 system ramp
- One weekend full closure of the eastbound I-894 to northbound I-43/94 system ramp
- One weekend full closure of the I-94/43 northbound collector distributer lanes between College Avenue and Layton Avenue
- One weekend full closure of the I-94/43 southbound collector distributor lanes between Layton Avenue and College Avenue
Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained at all times.
Project Improvements:
This project will improve pavement conditions and ride quality and include structural maintenance. The entire corridor will be resurfaced with asphalt. Additional improvements include:
- Milling and patching
- Replace High Friction Surface Treatments
- Joint maintenance at bridge approaches
- Repairs to retaining walls
- Various improvements to College Avenue park and ride lots
- Various drainage improvements
- New pavement markings and signing
Schedule:
Work began in September 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by fall 2026.