Project Details
This project will make various improvements, including pavement replacement, along WIS 59/US 18 (Les Paul Parkway), between Sunset Drive and Arcadian Drive in the city of Waukesha, Waukesha County.
Improvements Include:
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- Replace the pavement within the project limits
- Traffic flow improvements, including:
- Extend turn lanes at Sunset Drive, Racine Avenue, and Broadway Street
- Addition of auxiliary lane from Racine Avenue to Broadway Street
- Addition of third northbound lane prior to Sunset Drive
- Intersection safety improvements, including:
- Replace traffic signals at Pearl Street and Arcadian Street
- Traffic signals at Sunset Drive and Racine Avenue intersections with WIS 59/US 18 will be updated to the new geometric layout.
- Remove pedestrian underpass just south of Blackhawk Trail
- Remove/replace substandard guardrail
- Replace storm sewer system within project limits
Traffic Impacts:
This project will be completed in two segments. Construction on the northbound lanes will occur in 2025. Construction on the southbound lanes will begin in 2026.
Two-way traffic will be maintained during construction. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction within the work zone by using crossovers located at each end of the project limits.
The New Berlin Trail will be closed approximately 1,000 feet west of WIS 59/US 18 to Springdale Road during construction.
Access to local businesses and residences will be maintained.
Schedule:
Construction is anticipated to start in May 2025 and be completed by the end of 2026. Construction will be paused during the winter months.
All work is weather dependent and subject to change.